Description
Rich, decadent, and irresistibly indulgent, the Better Than Sex Cake combines moist chocolate cake, gooey caramel, creamy whipped topping, and crunchy candy for a dessert that truly lives up to its name. Whether it’s for a birthday, potluck, or cozy night in, this easy-to-make treat will have everyone coming back for seconds (or thirds)!
Ingredients
1 box Devil’s food cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box: eggs, oil, water)
1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
¾ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
1 container Cool Whip (8 oz)
3 Heath candy bars, chopped (or substitute with Snickers, Reese’s, or your favorite candy)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the cake mix box. Grease a 13×9-inch baking pan.
- Mix and bake the Devil’s food cake according to the box instructions. Once baked, let it cool for about 20 minutes.
2. Poke Holes in the Cake:
- Using a wooden skewer, chopstick, or the handle of a spoon, poke holes all over the cake. Be careful not to go all the way through to the bottom.
3. Add Sweetened Condensed Milk and Caramel:
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake, letting it soak into the holes.
- Drizzle the caramel sauce over the top, ensuring it covers the entire surface.
4. Chill the Cake:
- Allow the cake to cool to room temperature. Cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to let the flavors meld and the cake absorb the moisture.
5. Add Toppings:
- Spread the Cool Whip evenly over the chilled cake.
- Sprinkle the chopped Heath candy bars (or your preferred topping) over the Cool Whip.
6. Serve:
- Slice the cake into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy the layers of rich, gooey, and crunchy goodness!
Notes
- Make Ahead: This cake is even better when made a day in advance. Add the whipped topping and candy right before serving.
- Customization: Swap out Heath bars for your favorite candy, or try crushed Oreos, Reese’s Pieces, or M&M’s for a twist.
- Substitute for Cool Whip: Use homemade whipped cream by beating 1½ cups heavy cream with 3 tablespoons powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Storage: Cover leftover cake tightly and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
This easy, decadent dessert is guaranteed to be a hit at your next gathering!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 63 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg