Description
Better Than Anything Cake is a decadent chocolate dessert featuring a moist chocolate cake soaked with sweetened condensed milk and topped with caramel sauce, whipped topping, and crunchy toffee bits. This indulgent treat is perfect for gatherings, offering a delightful combination of creamy, sweet, and crunchy textures in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus eggs, oil, and water as needed according to the package)
Toppings
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 jar (12 oz) caramel sauce
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
- 1/2 cup toffee bits or crushed Heath bars
- Optional: chocolate syrup for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the chocolate cake mix following the package instructions, including the required eggs, oil, and water. Pour the batter into a 9×13-inch baking pan and bake for about 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Poke Holes: While the cake is still warm, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes evenly across the surface. These holes will allow the sweetened condensed milk to soak into the cake, adding extra moisture and sweetness.
- Add Sweetened Condensed Milk: Pour the entire can of sweetened condensed milk evenly over the warm cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes for maximum flavor infusion.
- Drizzle Caramel Sauce: Drizzle the caramel sauce evenly over the cake. Allow the cake to cool completely to room temperature so the flavors meld and the toppings set properly.
- Spread Whipped Topping: Once cooled, spread the thawed whipped topping evenly over the surface of the cake to create a creamy layer.
- Top with Toffee and Chocolate Syrup: Sprinkle the toffee bits or crushed Heath bars over the whipped topping for a crunchy texture. If desired, drizzle chocolate syrup on top to enhance the chocolate flavor and create an attractive finish.
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours to allow it to set and develop its flavors fully before serving. This chilling step ensures the cake is perfectly moist and the toppings hold their texture.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the cake is warm when pouring the sweetened condensed milk to help it soak better.
- Use a sturdy handle, like a wooden spoon, to poke the holes evenly without breaking the cake apart.
- Feel free to substitute toffee bits with chopped nuts or crushed candy bars for a different texture.
- The cake can be prepared a day in advance and chilled overnight for enhanced flavor.
- If you prefer less sweetness, reduce the amount of sweetened condensed milk or caramel sauce slightly.
