Milky Way Cake Recipe
Description: This Milky Way Cake is moist and wonderful, perfect for any occasion! Whether you’re preparing for a party or simply craving a delicious dessert at home, this recipe has got you covered. 🎉
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Prep Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: < 60 Mins, Oven
Aggregated Rating: 4 ⭐️ (from 4 reviews)
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 8292.3
- Fat: 496.5g
- Saturated Fat: 146.7g
- Cholesterol: 1008.1mg
- Sodium: 4126.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 903.8g
- Fiber: 7.2g
- Sugar: 694.1g
- Protein: 76.5g
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Milky Way bars | 6 |
| Margarine | 1/2 cup |
| Pecans | 1/2 cup |
| Shortening | 1 cup |
| Sugar | 1 cup |
| Eggs | 4 |
| Buttermilk | 1 cup |
| All-purpose flour | 2 cups |
| Baking soda | 1/2 tsp |
| Vanilla | 2 tsp |
| Cream cheese | 1 package |
| Confectioners’ sugar | 1/2 cup |
Instructions:
-
Prepare Candy Mixture:
- Combine Milky Way bars, margarine, and pecans in a large pan on the stove.
- Heat the mixture until melted, then let it cool.
-
Prepare Batter:
- In a separate bowl, combine shortening and sugar.
- Mix well, then stir in eggs and buttermilk until thoroughly mixed.
-
Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In another bowl, mix flour and baking soda together.
-
Mix Batter:
- Add the flour mixture to the candy mixture and the batter, stirring gently until combined.
-
Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Pour the batter into four layer cake pans or one 9″ x 13″ and 9″ square pan.
- Bake for 30-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Note: It may require additional baking time depending on your oven.
-
Prepare Frosting:
- In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese and margarine until smooth.
- Gradually add confectioners’ sugar and vanilla, mixing well until creamy.
-
Frost the Cake:
- Once the cake has cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top.
- For a smoother frosting, you can use an electric mixer or blender.
-
Serve:
- Slice and serve this delicious Milky Way Cake to delight your guests or family members!
Enjoy this decadent dessert that’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings! 🍰
