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Better Than Anything Cake

A moist chocolate cake soaked with sweetened condensed milk and caramel, topped with whipped cream and toffee bits, making it incredibly rich and delicious.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Cake Base
  • 1 box 15.25 oz chocolate cake mix Plus eggs, oil, and water as directed on the box
  • 3 large eggs Or as directed on your cake mix box
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil Or as directed
  • 1 cup water Or as directed
For the Soak
  • 1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 jar 12 oz caramel sauce or caramel ice cream topping
For the Topping
  • 1 container 8 oz frozen whipped topping (Cool Whip), fully thawed
  • 3 full-size 1.4 oz each Heath or Skor toffee bars, crushed Or 1/2 cup pre-packaged toffee bits
  • 2 tablespoons caramel sauce Optional: for drizzling on top

Method
 

Preparation and Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to the temperature listed on your cake mix box, usually 350°F.
  2. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with non-stick spray or butter, then lightly dust it with flour.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil, and water as directed on the box.
  4. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth.
  5. Pour the batter into your prepared pan and spread it evenly.
  6. Bake for 28 to 33 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Remove the cake from the oven and set it on a wire rack.
Adding the Soak
  1. While the cake is still warm, poke holes all over the surface with the handle of a wooden spoon, about 1 inch apart.
  2. Open the can of sweetened condensed milk and pour it evenly over the cake.
  3. Let it absorb for about 5 minutes before pouring the caramel sauce evenly on top.
Chilling and Topping
  1. Cover the cake loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours.
  2. Spread the thawed whipped topping evenly over the surface of the chilled cake.
  3. Sprinkle the crushed toffee bars on top just before serving.

Notes

For best flavor, chill the cake overnight. Use high-quality caramel for better results.