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Butterfinger Poke Cake- this easy dessert is made with a box of chocolate cake mix‚ peanut butter‚ caramel sauce‚ and sweetened condensed milk. Topped with Cool Whip and crushed butterfinger candy‚ it is a wonderfully decadent dessert that’s perfect for a potluck or neighborhood cookout. Always a huge hit! There are 3 easy parts to this cake: a cake batter‚ gooey filling‚ and Cool Whip topping. Start With Cake Mix I love doctored cake mix recipes. A box of cake mix is such a huge timesaver and virtually fool proof. You’ll need a box of chocolate cake mix or fudge cake mix. I use either Duncan Hines or Betty Crocker. Poke Holes Once the cake mix is baked in a 9×13-inch baking pan‚ you’ll poke holes in it. You want fairly large holes so the thick liquid can seep down into them. I use the end of a wooden spoon. Condensed Milk and Caramel Filling Three ingredients make up the filling: caramel sauce (I use a jarred caramel sauce like you use as an ice cream topping)‚ peanut butter‚ and a can of sweetened condensed milk. Once it seeps down into the cake‚ it makes the cake wonderfully moist‚ like a Tres Leches Cake. Cool Whip Topping A cool and creamy topping is the perfect finish to a poke cake. I use Cool Whip‚ but you could certainly make homemade whipped cream. To finish it off‚ sprinkle on lots of crushed Butterfinger candies. Storage Will keep for 2 to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. After that it starts to get a little runny in texture. More Butterfinegr Desserts Butterfinger Pie No-Bake Butterfinger Oatmeal Cookies Butterfinger Cheesecake Bars No Bake Butterfinger Oreo Icebox Cake Butterfinger Lush Butterfinger Banana Muffins More Poke Cake Recipes Chocolate Poke Cake Coconut Cream Poke Cake Banana Pudding Poke Cake Toffee Poke Cake Print Butterfinger Poke Cake Butterfinger Poke Cake- this easy dessert is made with a box of chocolate cake mix‚ peanut butter‚ caramel sauce‚ and sweetened condensed milk. Course DessertCuisine AmericanKeyword chocolate‚ poke cake Prep Time 15 minutes minutesCook Time 25 minutes minutesRefrigerate 2 hours hoursTotal Time 2 hours hours 40 minutes minutes Servings 15 Equipment9×13-inch baking dishCooking sprayLarge Glass Liquid Measuring Cup Ingredients1 box chocolate cake mixingredients needed to make cake1/3 cup caramel sauce1/2 cup peanut butter1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk8 ounces Cool Whip‚ thawed1/2 cup crushed butterfinger candies InstructionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.Mix and bake cake according to box directions.Let cool 10 minutes and then poke holes in it with the back of a wooden spoon.Combine caramel sauce‚ peanut butter and sweetened condensed milk in a large glass measuring cup. Microwave for 30 seconds and then stir until smooth.Pour mixture overcake‚ letting it seep into holes.Cover cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.Spread Cool Whip on top and sprinkle with crushed butterfinger candies. Want to Save This Recipe?Save This RecipeThe post Butterfinger Poke Cake appeared first on Spicy Southern Kitchen.

This creamy‚ crunchy Virginia Peanut Pie is perfect for any peanut lover. With a flaky crust‚ this scrumptious dessert is like a pecan pie but with peanuts! A SOUTHERN VIRGINIA CLASSIC PIE This flavorful Virginia Peanut Pie is a classic that I grew up eating in Southern Virginia. If you’ve ever traveled in the southern half of Virginia‚ you will know it’s a famous dessert served at Virginia Diner Restaurant in Wakeville‚ VA. In fact‚ this recipe is so fantastic‚ I’ve written it so it makes two pies. I like to enjoy one with my family and give the other to friends or other family members. Or just save the other one to use later in the freezer. A win win! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’S):  Where did this Peanut Pie come from? Like I mentioned earlier‚ the Virginia Diner is known for this pie. You might be familiar with Virginia Diner peanuts that are sold all over America. Southern Virginia is known for everything peanuts. Fun fact‚ Virginia was the first colony in the U.S. to plant peanuts. Previously‚ they were a South American crop‚ but even today‚ Virginia is still one of the largest producers of peanuts. In fact‚ Suffolk‚ Virginia dubs itself as the peanut capital of the world and is the home to Mr Peanut himself! So‚ it’s only natural that the best Peanut Pie comes from the home of the best peanuts around! Can I make a deep dish pie instead? Sure‚ if you don’t want two Virginia Peanut Pies‚ the amount of filling you get from this should fit into a deep dish pie crust (with a little leftover) but baking times will vary and I haven’t tested in a deep dish so you’d have to play that by ear. What else can I add to this pie? You can add other nuts or even some cinnamon for a fun twist to the pie filling. How should this be served? You can serve this Peanut Pie at room temperature‚ cold‚ or warmed slightly in the microwave‚ either way this is a super delicious‚ sticky pie! I would say serve it however you enjoy serving pecan pie. What are the best peanuts to use in this pie recipe? I think this pie is fantastic with the Virginia Diner brand of Peanuts. They are absolutely delicious‚ but they can be pretty expensive‚ so we often make it with good ol’ Planters Peanuts since they’re a brand that can be found pretty much everywhere and tend to be a bit cheaper.   What other toppings can I try? Honestly‚ I personally enjoy it without any toppings but my family loves it with a scoop of ice cream. You could even put a little whipped cream on top or a drizzle of caramel sauce! How to store leftover Peanut Pie? This easy Peanut Pie should be kept in the fridge for up to 4 days and it should be covered to keep fresh. It can be kept longer by freezing for up to 3 months. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE) salted dry roasted peanuts – see my FAQ’s above for more information on the types of peanuts you can use. light brown sugar– if you really love a deep molasses flavor‚ try using dark brown sugar with the dark corn syrup. It will obviously make the pie much darker but does add a bit more flavor. large eggs – if you have time‚ allow the eggs to come to room temperature. This just helps them mix into the batter more evenly. all-purpose flour – this helps to thicken up the filling a bit. Do not substitute for cornstarch. dark corn syrup– or light corn syrup can be used. I think the dark brown corn syrup adds a deeper molasses flavor that I love but light corn syrup works just fine.  vanilla extract unsalted butter – if all you have is salted butter‚ that is just fine. There isn’t much salt in salted butter to really make much of a difference in taste. unbaked pie shells – just regular – not deep dish (or make homemade pie crusts) HOW TO MAKE VIRGINIA PEANUT PIE Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the peanuts into a zippered plastic bag and use something like a rolling pin to crush the peanuts. You want some larger and smaller pieces‚ set them aside. In a large bowl‚ whisk together the brown sugar‚ eggs‚ flour‚ corn syrup‚ and vanilla until smooth. Add the peanuts and stir them in. Add the melted butter and stir until smooth. Divide the filling between the two pie shells that have been placed on a sheet tray‚ this will make handling the pies easier. Bake for 45-60 minutes until just the center of the pies are slightly jiggly. Cover with foil about 30 minutes into the bake time to prevent over-browning. Allow to cool for at least 4 hours at room temperature before slicing and serving. CRAVING MORE RECIPES?  Southern Pecan PiePeanut Butter Pie (+Video)Oatmeal PieBanana Pudding PieVirginia White Sauce (Salsa)No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding PiePeanut Butter Fudge Bars (+Video) Print Virginia Peanut Pie This creamy‚ crunchy Virginia Peanut Pie is perfect for any peanut lover. With a flaky crust‚ this scrumptious dessert is like a pecan pie but with peanuts! Course DessertCuisine American Prep Time 10 minutes minutesCook Time 1 hour hourCool Time 4 hours hoursTotal Time 5 hours hours 10 minutes minutes Servings 12 servings Calories 484kcal Author Brandie @ The Country Cook Ingredients8 ounces salted dry roasted peanuts1 ¼ cups light brown sugar‚ packed3 large eggs½ cup all-purpose flour1 ¼ cups dark corn syrup (or light corn syrup)1 Tablespoon vanilla extract2 Tablespoons unsalted butter‚ melted2 (9-inch) unbaked pie shells InstructionsPreheat the oven to 350°F.Place 8 ounces salted dry roasted peanuts into a ziptop plastic bag and use something like a rolling pin to crush the peanuts. You want some larger and smaller pieces‚ set them aside. In a large bowl‚ whisk together 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar‚ packed‚ 3 large eggs‚ 1/2 cup all-purpose flour‚ 1 1/4 cups dark corn syrup and 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract until smooth. Add the peanuts and stir them in. Add 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter‚ melted and stir until smooth. Divide the filling between the 2 (9-inch) unbaked pie shells that have been placed on a sheet tray‚ this will make handling the pies easier. Bake for 45-60 minutes until just the center of the pies are slightly jiggly. Cover with foil about 30 minutes into the bake time to prevent over-browning. Allow to cool for at least 4 hours at room temperature before slicing and serving. Notes Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions. This makes 2 pies. You can cut in half to make only one pie.  NutritionCalories: 484kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 20g | Sodium: 271mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 51g

No one can get enough of America’s Doctor‚ Dr. Anthony Fauci‚ especially on Valentine’s Day. So‚ the good doctor has released his own line of Valentine cards for you to download‚ print‚ and share! Originally published February 14‚ 2022. The post Anthony Fauci releases line of Valentines appeared first on Genesius Times.

Thousands of senior citizens are flying to Mexico and walking back over the US border as illegal aliens in order to take advantage of the much better benefits package that illegal aliens receive. “I heard about the sweet deal those migrants were getting with housing covered‚ gift cards‚ and food‚ and compared it to what I was getting in Social Security after having worked my ass off the last 50 years‚ and it was a much better deal‚ so I decided to become an illegal alien‚” said John Baptist‚ who now goes by the name Juan Valdez. Several thousands of seniors have done the same thing‚ taking advantage of generous sociopaths in government. “We paid our fair share and we shouldn’t be getting the short end of the stick‚” one new illegal alien named Marsha said. One estimate put the percentage of Americans becoming illegal aliens to get better benefits is upwards of 5% but experts think that number will rise as it’s clear there’s absolutely no accountability for the redistribution. Newly-impeached DHS Secretary Alajandro Mayorkas made it clear that the funds are to be spent on actual illegal aliens‚ not those pretending to be illegal aliens. “Pretending to be an illegal alien is a serious crime that will be met with the full extent of the law!” Mayorkas said. The post LIFE HACK: American Seniors flying to Mexico to come back as illegal immigrants to get better state benefits appeared first on Genesius Times.

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