This easy recipe for Heath Bar Birthday Cake takes just five ingredients and no baking, and makes a delicious and dramatic dessert. Make it for your next birthday celebration – or the next time you get a craving for a super easy, super delicious, super chocolate cake!
It would be impossible to keep count of all time times this Heath Bar Birthday Cake has been requested in my mama’s house, not only for birthdays but also for holidays, parties of all kinds.
And sometimes just because someone or another has a sudden and urgent need for a light and lovely angel food cake frosted with a decadent creamy frosting filled with crushed bits of Heath bars, which are toffee candy bars covered in chocolate (and you can also get them in packages of baking bits, too).
This easy recipe for Heath Bar Birthday Cake takes just five ingredients and no baking, and makes a delicious and dramatic dessert. I’m pretty certain that my mama goes all in and makes the angel food cake herself, but whenever I’m the one making it I go for the pre-made angel food cake from the market, and spend my time making the delectable frosting. Which means this cake is all of five ingredients, with no baking and maximum dramatic creamy Heath Bar deliciousness. Let’s make it!
I’m writing about this family favorite cake for a bittersweet reason today, because today is my dad’s birthday. We lost him last November, and it still feels like he is around every corner. And in a way he is, because if you believe in guardian angels – and I do – he’s definitely mine.
Our whole family is together this weekend, and in between the laughter and eating and general shenanigans that go on when we are all together, there will be more than a few moments of feeling our loss even more keenly than we already do every day.
But I know that my dad would be so happy that we are together. He was so proud of this boisterous family that he and my mom created – the musicians, writers, teachers, lawyers, finance guys and gals (like him!), librarians and hip-hop dancers (looking at YOU, my adorable nephew) that are carrying on all the important things he taught us over the years.
And of all those things, at the top of the list was the importance of family, and enjoying every possible minute of being with the ones you love.
And so today, this Heath bar cake, which will forever be delicious to me not only because of what is is, but because of all the happy times it reminds me of. So many of them.
And so many of them surely to come, with sweet memories of my dad lighting the way.
Heath Bar Birthday Cake
This easy recipe for Heath Bar Birthday Cake takes just five ingredients and no baking, and makes a delicious and dramatic dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 angel food cake, cut horizontally so you have three layers
- 1 pint heavy whipping cream
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 6 full size Heath bars, crushed
Instructions
- Combine cream, cocoa and sugar and refrigerate overnight.
- Whip the cream mixture in a mixer until soft peaks form. Gently stir in the crushed Heath bars.
- Spread the frosting in between the layers, and then all around the sides and top of the cake.
- Chill at least 2 hours before serving.
Amanda | Yum In Your Tum says
This cake looks amazing! I love desserts, but I am no baker! Usually when I make a dessert recipe, its no bake, or really easy! So this is perfect for me. Yum!
This is definitely the ultimate no-bake-cake!
Adina says
Beautiful post, Kate. And a beautiful cake as well, it looks really impressive and festive!
Thanks Adina – and it’s definitely festive!
Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
What a beautiful post to tribute your wonderful Dad, Kate. This delicious cake would sure remind of him. Awesome cake.
Thanks Anu!
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says
What a wonderful tribute to your dad. This cake will remind you of him every time and what a wonderful feeling to treasure! My mom loves to make homemade angel food cake…this frosting would be perfect for her!
It will remind me of him every time – so many happy cake memories!
Kim | Low Carb Maven says
What a touching post and nice tribute to a beloved father. Thank you so much for the recipe and your fond thoughts about your dad.
Thanks Kim!
Manali @ CookWithManali says
What a beautiful post Kate! Yes, you dad is definitely watching over you, stay blessed. Love the cake!
Thank you so much – and yes he is! :)
grace says
this is a really sweet tribute to your dad! simple, but still elegant and SO delicious!
Thanks Grace!
Karen Nelson says
Okay.. What’s not to love about this cake!?!
I remember the first time I tasted a Heath Bar:)
I am so glad you all were together for cake, memories of the past and making new ones and of course.. Shenanigans????❤️
As you know your Dad is always with you.. However it is very tough not being able to have that conversation or grab a hug???? After 34 years still miss my Dad every day.
Look for and capture those special reminders ❤️
Xoxo
Oh Karen. You always know the best things to say. Means so much to me. Thank you my friend!
demeter | beaming baker says
Aw, Kate, I teared up a bit reading this post. I bet he was a wonderful, wonderful Dad. <3 It's so important that you all have each other and can celebrate his memory. He must be so proud to have had such a big part in creating all of the kind, hard-working, thoughtful people in your family. :) Here's to having a bite (or more) of this very special birthday cake and remembering your guardian angel. <3
He was, and he always will be. And yes, he was so proud of all of us. Thank you for your sweet words, my friend! xo
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
Lovely post, Kate, it definitely tug at my heart strings. I know how big of a loss your father was, and this post and cake is such a great tribute! I do believe in guardian angels, and I’m pretty sure both our father’s are looking over us! Huge hugs your way, my dear.
Anyways, cake! This heath bar birthday cake is fabulous! I can’t believe it’s so easy to put together, yet OH SO delicious! I’m sure your dad is up there eating a few slices and smiling down at you! Cheers, lovely! xoxo
Hi Cheyanne – I know you know how this feels, and sending love and hugs your way. You have been a guardian angel for me too with all your support. xoxo
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I love the tribute you shared, Kate! So nice that your family was able to get together with each other. And I think I would request this heath bar cake all the time, too! Sounds so delicious!
Thanks Gayle – I hope you try it! It’s the best. :)
Megan - The Emotional Baker says
I’m so sorry for your loss. I know having your family around is helpful. I can also see why this cake is so special. What a great flavor :)
Thanks Megan…I’m lucky not only for family but my blogging family too. Thanks for being part of it. xo
Mir says
Lovely tribute to your dad, and so true about those bittersweet family moments. It’s beautiful that you’re all together, upholding tradition. With cake!
Thanks Mir…and yes, so amazing and healing to have family all together. I’m lucky!
kushi says
Beautiful post and yummy cake! Loved it!
Thanks Kushi!
AM says
Such a gorgeous post. xoxoxo <3 <3
Love you, little sis. Couldn’t have gotten through the last 6 months without you. <3