This dessert is a perfect blend of light and indulgent, combining the fluffy texture of angel food cake with the creamy richness of vanilla pudding and the irresistible crunch of Butterfinger candy bars.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time0 minutesmins
Chilling Time2 hourshrs
Total Time2 hourshrs20 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy No Bake Creamy Toffee Crunch Dessert Made Lighter, no bake dessert, no bake toffee crunch
28-ounce containersfrozen fat-free whipped topping (thawed)(I used Cool Whip)
8-10ouncesprepared angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
42.1 ounceButterfinger candy bars, crushed
Instructions
Assemble and prep ingredients.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand 2 minutes or until soft-set. Stir in 2 cups whipped topping. Gently fold in the remaining whipped topping.
In a 13x9-inch dish coated with cooking spray, layer half the cake cubes, half the pudding mixture and half the crushed candy bars. Repeat layers.
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Servings: 15Serving Size: 3/4 cupWW Points: 10Check your WW Points for this recipe and track it in the WW app. (Must be logged in on either a smartphone or tablet.)5PointsPlus (Old plan)Recipe Notes, Substitutions and VariationsThis is the kind of recipe that can be easily modified in all kinds of ways:Different pudding flavors - The sky is the limit here. Try chocolate, butterscotch, cheesecake, white chocolate, lemon, etc.Different cake - While angel food cake is a favorite any cubed or crumbled cake could work including pound cake, devil's food cake, sponge cake, etc.Different candies - The recipe calls for Butterfingers but really any chopped/crushed candy could work including KitKat, Crunch, Reese's, Skor, Heath, etc. You could also substitute crushed cookies such as Oreos in place of the candy.Substitute fruit for candy - Choose your favorite soft fruit in place of the candy. Sliced strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, chopped peaches, etc.Here are a few more variation ideas:Chocolate Toffee:
Pudding Mix: Swap the vanilla pudding for sugar-free chocolate pudding.
Cake: Use crumbled devil's food cake instead of cubed angel food cake.
Candy Bars: Use Crushed Heath or Skor bars in place of the Butterfingers.
Chocolate Peanut Butter:
Pudding Mix: Swap the vanilla pudding for sugar-free chocolate pudding.
Cake: Use crumbled devil's food cake instead of cubed angel food cake.
Candy Bars: Use Reese's Peanut Butter Cups instead of Butterfingers for a chocolate-peanut butter combo.
Lemon:
Pudding Mix: Use sugar-free lemon pudding for a bright, citrusy flavor.
Candy Substitute: Use crushed lemon filled cookies in place of the candy.
Strawberry Shortcake:
Fruit Addition: Layer sliced fresh strawberries.
Pudding Mix: Use vanilla or sugar-free white chocolate pudding mix.
Cake: Substitute the angel food cake with a light sponge cake or pound cake for a classic shortcake flavor.
S'mores:
Pudding Mix: Use sugar-free chocolate pudding.
Additions: Layer with mini marshmallows and crushed graham crackers between the cake and pudding.
Topping: Toast some marshmallows on top or use marshmallow fluff for a campfire-inspired dessert.