Caramel Topped Chocolate Cake Recipes

Steps:

• Prepare cake according to package directions using a 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
• Poke holes in cake about 1-inch apart and 1-inch deep using handle of wooden spoon. Pour sweetened condensed milk over cake. Sprinkle with half of chopped Butterfinger. Pour caramel topping over Butterfinger.
• Spread whipped cream over cake; sprinkle with remaining chopped Butterfinger. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve. Refrigerate any uneaten cake.

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, melt chocolate in water. Stir in food coloring if desired. Remove from the heat; cool completely. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. Add cooled chocolate mixture; beat on medium speed for 1 minute. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, combine the brown sugar, milk, butter and salt in a large heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat; cool to lukewarm. Transfer to a small bowl; beat in confectioners' sugar, cream and vanilla until mixture achieves spreading consistency. Frost cake. Garnish with pecans.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350*.
• Grease 13x9x2-inch baking pan; set aside.
• Stir together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
• In large bowl combine eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla; stir in reserved flour mixture.
• Gradually stir in 2 cups water; stir in half of candy.
• Pour into prepared pan.
• Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
• Remove from oven; place on wire rack.
• Using meat fork, poke holes in warm cake.
• In small saucepan heat caramel topping over low heat until warm; drizzle over warm cake.
• Cool completely.
• Cut into squares.
• Top with whipped topping and remaining candy.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside. , In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugars and vanilla until smooth. Beat in milk and flour. Add eggs and egg yolk, beating on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust. Place on a baking sheet., Bake at 325° for 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight., Remove side of pan. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Top the cheesecake with pecans; drizzle with chocolate mixture and caramel topping. Refrigerate leftovers.