Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
8 unit

Milky Way bars

melted

2 stick

Oleo or Butter

2 cup

Sugar

4 unit

Eggs

2.5 cup

Flour

0.5 tsp

Soda

1.25 cup

Buttermilk

1 cup

Chopped Nuts

chopped

Step 1
~6 min

Melt Milky Way bars and 1 stick of oleo (or butter) in a saucepan over low heat or in the microwave. Stir until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 2
~6 min

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a tube pan.

Step 3
~6 min

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and 1 stick of oleo (or butter) until light and fluffy.

Step 4
~6 min

Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Step 5
~6 min

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and soda.

Step 6
~6 min

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

Step 7
~6 min

Stir in the melted Milky Way bar and oleo mixture until evenly distributed.

Step 8
~6 min

Fold in the chopped nuts.

Step 9
~6 min

Pour the batter into the prepared tube pan and spread evenly.

Step 10
~6 min

Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 11
~6 min

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 12
~6 min

Slice and serve.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Do not overbake the cake to prevent it from drying out.

For a richer flavor, use brown butter instead of regular butter.

Add a chocolate ganache or frosting for extra decadence.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong (sweet, chocolatey)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

Pair with a cup of coffee or milk.

Perfect Pairings

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Common dessert for birthdays and holidays.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Birthdays
Holidays

Occasion Tags

Birthday
Holiday
Party
Celebration

Popularity Score

75/100