Better Than Sex Cake (Printable Version)

Rich chocolate cake soaked in condensed milk and caramel, topped with whipped cream and toffee bits.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cake

01 - 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
02 - 3 large eggs
03 - 1 cup water
04 - ½ cup vegetable oil

→ Soaking Mixture

05 - 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
06 - 1 jar (12 oz) caramel sauce

→ Topping

07 - 1 tub (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
08 - ½ cup toffee bits
09 - ½ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, combine chocolate cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Beat until smooth.
03 - Pour batter into prepared dish and bake 28 to 32 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
04 - While warm, use a wooden spoon handle to poke holes about 1 inch apart across the cake surface.
05 - Slowly pour sweetened condensed milk over the cake, allowing it to soak in. Repeat with caramel sauce, reserving some for drizzling.
06 - Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate at least 2 hours to meld flavors.
07 - Spread thawed whipped topping over chilled cake evenly.
08 - Sprinkle toffee bits and optional mini chocolate chips over the top.
09 - Drizzle the reserved caramel sauce over the cake just before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks fancy enough to impress but is actually foolproof, even if you've had kitchen disasters.
  • The poke-and-soak method does all the flavor work for you while you're not even watching.
  • It gets better as it sits, so you can make it the day before without guilt.
02 -
  • Don't skip the poking step or use too-large holes, or the soaking liquid just pools on the surface and won't absorb into the cake.
  • The cake actually tastes better the next day once everything has melded together, so this is your permission to make it ahead of time.
03 -
  • If your caramel sauce is thick, warm it slightly before drizzling so it flows smoothly and looks intentional.
  • Make extra caramel sauce on the side for serving because people will want to drizzle more on their plates, and you'll feel like a genius for having it ready.
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