Best 10 Candy Bar Coffee Cake Recipes

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Calling all coffee and chocolate lovers! This Candy Bar Coffee Cake brings together the best of both worlds to create a delectable treat that will satisfy your sweet cravings. Featuring a moist and tender coffee cake base studded with your favorite chopped candy bars, a decadent cream cheese filling, and a crunchy streusel topping, this cake is a true masterpiece. Prepare to indulge in a flavor explosion with every bite.

The Candy Bar Coffee Cake is a delightful union of classic coffee cake and irresistible candy bars. Our recipe offers three variations to tantalize your taste buds. The Snickers Coffee Cake boasts a combination of chocolate, peanuts, and caramel, while the Almond Joy Coffee Cake features a tropical twist with coconut and almonds. And for those who prefer a classic combination, the Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Coffee Cake delivers a rich and nutty flavor.

Each variation of this coffee cake is meticulously crafted to ensure a perfect balance of flavors and textures. The coffee cake batter is infused with aromatic coffee and studded with delectable candy bar pieces, creating a moist and flavorful base. The cream cheese filling adds a creamy and tangy layer that complements the sweetness of the cake and candy bars. Finally, the streusel topping provides a delightful crunch and buttery flavor, making every bite an unforgettable experience.

Whether you're hosting a brunch, celebrating a special occasion, or simply craving a sweet treat, the Candy Bar Coffee Cake is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Its combination of coffee, chocolate, and candy bars makes it an irresistible choice for coffee lovers and chocolate enthusiasts alike. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CANDY BAR CAKE



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Something to celebrate or feel like you need a reward? Here's a cake that provides sweet satisfaction.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate, melted and cooled
1 cup buttermilk
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup caramel topping
1 bag (13.3 ounces) fun-sized chocolate-coated nougat and peanut candy bars, chopped (about 3 cups)
1/2 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, with shortening; lightly flour. In medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat sugar and butter with electric mixer on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until smooth and blended. Add vanilla. Stir in melted chocolate. Gradually beat in flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating after each addition until smooth. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Immediately poke top of cake all over with toothpick or fork. Mix condensed milk and caramel topping; spoon over warm cake, allowing it to soak in. Sprinkle chopped candy over cake. Place frosting in small microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on High 20 to 30 seconds or until pourable; drizzle over cake. Cool cake about 1 1/2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535, Carbohydrate 78 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg

CANDY BAR COFFEE CAKE



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A sweet, nutty topping is the crowning touch to this dessert-like coffee cake from Mrs. Eugene Plager of Grundy Center, Iowa. "It tastes especially good when warm," she adds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 Heath candy bars (1.4 ounces each), crushed
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and sugars; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside 1/2 cup for topping. To the remaining crumb mixture, add baking soda and salt. Beat egg, buttermilk and vanilla; add to the crumb mixture and mix well. Pour into a greased 11x7-in. baking pan. Combine candy bars, pecans and reserved crumb mixture; sprinkle over the top. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 505mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

TOFFEE BAR COFFEE CAKE



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Categories     Cake     Egg     Breakfast     Dessert     Bake     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 16 squares

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 1.4-ounce chocolate-covered English toffee bars (such as Heath Bars), chopped (about 1 cup)
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Using electric mixer, beat first 5 ingredients in large bowl on low speed until mixture resembles coarse meal. Transfer 1/2 cup butter-sugar mixture to medium bowl; mix in toffee and pecans. Set aside. Stir baking soda into remaining butter-sugar mixture in large bowl. Add buttermilk, egg and vanilla, beating until just combined. Transfer batter to prepared dish.
  • Sprinkle toffee topping evenly over batter. Bake until topping is golden brown and toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Cool completely in baking dish. Cut into 16 squares. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature.)

CANDY CANE COFFEE CAKE



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Braided and fruit-filled, these shapely coffee cakes are perfect for entertaining or giving as gifts. This delicious recipe is from the award-winning Betty Crocker's Best Christmas Cookbook.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h50m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 packages regular or quick active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (105°F to 115°F)
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
2 eggs
5 1/2 to 6 cups Gold Medal™ Better for Bread™ flour or Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups chopped dried apricots
1 1/2 cups chopped drained maraschino cherries
Coffee Cake Glaze
1 1/2 cups red cinnamon candies, if desired

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in warm water in large bowl. Add buttermilk, sugar, butter, eggs, baking powder, salt and 2 1/2 cups of the flour. Beat with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in enough remaining flour to make dough easy to handle. (Dough should be soft and slightly sticky.)
  • Grease 3 cookie sheets. Turn dough onto well-floured surface; gently knead about 5 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Divide dough into 3 equal parts. Roll one part into rectangle, 15x9 inches. Place rectangle on cookie sheet.
  • Mix apricots and chopped cherries. Spread one-third of the apricot mixture in a strip about 2 1/2 inches wide lengthwise down center of rectangle. Make cuts in dough at 1/2-inch intervals on both 15-inch sides almost to filling. Fold strips over filling, overlapping and crossing in center. Carefully stretch dough until 22 inches long; curve one end to form top of cane. Repeat with remaining 2 parts of dough. Cover and let rise in warm place about 1 hour or until double. (Dough is ready if indentation remains when touched.)
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Drizzle Glaze over warm coffee cakes. Decorate with cinnamon candies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 190 mg

SNICKERS COFFEE CAKE



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Another recipe using that wonderful Snickers candy bar. I have not tried this recipe yet but wanted to add it to save for my collection.

Provided by Sassy in da South

Categories     Breads

Time 55m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup cold butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 (1 1/2 ounce) Snickers candy bars, crushed
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine flour and sugars; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Set aside 1/2 cup for topping.
  • To the remaining crumb mixture, add baking soda and salt.
  • Beat egg, buttermilk and vanilla; add to the crumb mixture and mix well.
  • Pour into a greased 11x7x2-in. baking pan.
  • Combine candy bars, pecans and reserved crumb mixture; sprinkle over the top.
  • Bake at 350ºF. for 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554.5, Fat 25.4, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 60.3, Sodium 616.1, Carbohydrate 76.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 48.6, Protein 7.8

CANDY CANE COFFEE CAKES



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I make my festive-looking coffee cakes at Christmas and for breakfast company. My husband doesn't usually care for apricots, but he loves these. -Kelley Winship, West Rutland, Vermont

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 3 coffee cakes (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups sour cream
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 large eggs, room temperature, beaten
5-1/4 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups (12 ounces) finely chopped dried apricots
1-1/2 cups finely chopped well-drained maraschino cherries
2 tablespoons butter, melted
ICING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, heat sour cream until lukewarm. Set aside. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sour cream, softened butter, sugar, salt, eggs and 2 cups flour. With an electric mixer, beat until smooth. Stir in just enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down; divide into 3 equal parts. On a lightly floured surface, roll each part into a 15x6-in. rectangle. Place on greased baking sheets. With scissors, make 2-in. cuts at 1/2-in. intervals on the long sides of each rectangle. Combine apricots and cherries; spread one-third of the mixture down the center of each rectangle., Crisscross strips over filling. Stretch dough to 22 in. and curve to form canes. Let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Preheat oven to 375°. Bake 15-20 minutes. While warm, brush canes with melted butter. Combine icing ingredients and drizzle over tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MOUNDS® BAR CAKE



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Very rich and so yummy.

Provided by Dale Hughes

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
5 ½ cups flaked coconut
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 (16 ounce) package prepared milk chocolate frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan. Remove saucepan from heat and stir white sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract into the melted butter until thoroughly combined.
  • Mix flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder together in a large mixing bowl; add butter mixture to the flour mixture and stir to form a smooth batter. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Beat coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and confectioners' sugar together in the bowl of a stand mixer until very thick; spread over the cake in an even layer.
  • Heat prepared frosting in the microwave until the frosting has a pourable consistency, about 75 seconds; pour over the cake and spread into an even layer. Refrigerate cake until the frosting is set, at least 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 749.5 calories, Carbohydrate 89 g, Cholesterol 91 mg, Fat 43.9 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 31.2 g, Sodium 302.9 mg, Sugar 73.2 g

CANDY CANE COFFEE CAKE



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Dotted with dried apricots and maraschino cherries, this tender coffee cake has a festive flavor and look. I love to serve it at Christmastime for my family, fellow teachers and students. It makes a welcome holiday gift, too. -Linda Hollingsworth, Quitman, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 3 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 cups warm sour cream (110° to 115°)
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1/3 cup sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons salt
5-3/4 to 6-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups finely chopped dried apricots
1-1/2 cups finely chopped maraschino cherries
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons cold water
Additional cherries, halved

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Beat in the sour cream, 4 tablespoons butter, sugar, eggs, salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into thirds. Roll each portion into a 14x7-in. rectangle on a greased baking sheet., Combine apricots and cherries; spoon down the center of each rectangle. On each long side, cut 3/4-in.-wide strips about 2 in. into center. Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling. Pinch ends to seal. Curve top., Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Melt remaining butter; brush over warm coffee cakes. Combine confectioners' sugar and cold water until smooth; drizzle over the tops. Garnish with additional cherries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

HEATH BAR TOFFEE COFFEE CAKE



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This is a dangerous cake to have around, it's *so* delicious! for the members that live in Canada and cannot get heath bars use Hershey's Skor toffee pieces, sold in a 200 gram package. This cake has a sweet crunchy topping and is really easy to make. This cake is like no other, just make it and see! This cake can also be made in an 11 x 7-inch baking pan or a springform pan also.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Breads

Time 50m

Yield 16 squares

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups flour
1 cup dark brown sugar (well packed)
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter, room temperature (no substitutes!)
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 (1 1/2 ounce) Heath candy bars, chopped (or use 1-1/2 cups Skor toffee bits)
3/4 cup mini chocolate chip
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
  • In a medium bowl using an electric mixer on low speed, beat together flour, brown sugar, white sugar, butter and salt until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Transfer 1/2 cup butter mixture to a bowl and mix in chopped Heath bars (or toffee bits (if using) mini chocolate chips and pecans; set aside.
  • Stir in the baking soda into the remaining butter/sugar mixture (not the one that you set aside).
  • Add in buttermilk, egg and vanilla; beat until JUST combined.
  • Transfer to prepared baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with reserved toffee topping evenly over batter.
  • Bake for about 35 minutes, or until golden brown and the cake tests done.
  • Cool completely in baking dish and cut into squares.

HEATH BAR COFFEE CAKE



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I take this to our Sunday school class occasionally and everyone loves it! I fix this for Christmas breakfast and it doesn't last long!! Servings approximate. As the reviewer pointed out,(thanks!!)there WAS a typo when I originally posted this recipe. I have corrected the mistake and hope you will give it a try; you won't be sorry!!!

Provided by Doglover61aka Earnh

Categories     Breads

Time 50m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
5 -6 Heath candy bars, crushed
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Mix together sugars, butter,salt, flour& vanilla.
  • Mix 3/4 cup of the mixture with crushed Heath bars& nuts.
  • Set aside.
  • To rest of sugar mixture, add buttermilk& soda.
  • Beat until smooth.
  • Pour batter into greased 13x9" pan.
  • Top with reserved mixture.
  • Bake for 30 minutes at 350.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 23.8, Sodium 230.7, Carbohydrate 43, Fiber 1, Sugar 29.6, Protein 3.1

Tips:

  • Soften Butter Properly: Make sure the butter is at room temperature before creaming it with the sugar. This will help the batter blend together more easily and create a smooth, even texture in the coffee cake.
  • Measure Flour Accurately: Use a kitchen scale to measure the flour for the most accurate results. Alternatively, spoon the flour into a measuring cup and level it off with the back of a knife.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense coffee cake. Mix the batter only until the ingredients are combined and no dry streaks remain.
  • Use Fresh Baking Powder: Baking powder loses its potency over time, so make sure to use a fresh container. This will help ensure that the coffee cake rises properly.
  • Don't Overbake the Coffee Cake: Overbaking can dry out the coffee cake. Bake it for the recommended time, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let the Coffee Cake Cool Completely: Before frosting or serving the coffee cake, let it cool completely in the pan. This will help prevent the frosting from melting or sliding off the cake.

Conclusion:

With its moist and flavorful crumb, crunchy candy bar topping, and creamy frosting, the candy bar coffee cake is a delightful treat that's perfect for any occasion. By following the tips above, you can ensure that your coffee cake turns out perfect every time. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to enjoy a slice of this delicious dessert!

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