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Better Than Sex Cake Recipe – A rich, moist chocolate cake layered with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, toffee bits, and chocolate chunks. A decadent and indulgent dessert perfect for any occasion.

The Best Better Than Sex Cake Recipe

5 from 1 vote
A heavenly chocolate cake soaked in caramel and sweet milk, topped with fluffy whipped cream and crunchy toffee pieces. This easy-to-make dessert is so delicious it earned its playful name "Better Than Sex Cake" in the 1970s and has been a party favorite ever since!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 13 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

the Cake:
  • 1 box devil's food cake mix
  • Eggs as called for on box
  • Water as called for on box
  • Oil as called for on box
  • 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 12 oz jar caramel sauce
  • 8 oz Heath toffee bits
the Topping:
  • 16 oz whipped topping Cool Whip, thawed
  • 4 Heath candy bars crushed
  • Extra caramel sauce for drizzling

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Wooden spoon for poking holes
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer (hand or stand)
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Offset spatula for spreading toppings

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare cake mix according to box directions.
  3. Bake in 9x13 inch pan for 30-35 minutes.
  4. While still hot, poke holes all over cake with wooden spoon handle.
  5. Pour sweetened condensed milk over hot cake.
  6. Pour caramel sauce over milk.
  7. Sprinkle half the toffee bits over top.
  8. Let cool completely (30-45 minutes).
  9. Spread whipped topping evenly.
  10. Top with remaining toffee bits and crushed Heath bars.
  11. Drizzle with caramel sauce.
  12. Refrigerate 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 1gSugar: 48gCalcium: 120mgIron: 2mg

Notes

  • Make holes while cake is hot
  • Allow full cooling before topping
  • Best served chilled
  • Can be made 1 day ahead

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