Description
Better Than Anything Cake is an indulgent and easy-to-make chocolate poke cake layered with sweetened condensed milk, caramel sauce, whipped topping, and sprinkled with toffee bits. Its rich and moist texture combined with creamy caramel and crunchy toffee makes it an irresistible dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
- Ingredients listed on the cake mix box (usually eggs, oil, and water)
Layers and Topping
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 jar (12.25 oz) caramel sauce
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
- 1/2 cup toffee bits
- Optional: chocolate syrup for drizzling
Instructions
- Bake the Cake: Preheat your oven and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by greasing or lining with parchment paper. Mix the chocolate cake batter according to the package instructions with the required eggs, oil, and water. Pour the batter into the pan and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool for approximately 10 minutes.
- Poke the Cake: Using the handle of a wooden spoon, gently poke holes all over the warm cake surface. This allows the sweetened condensed milk to soak deep into the cake for maximum moisture and flavor.
- Add Sweetened Condensed Milk: Pour the entire can of sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake, letting it seep into the holes created. This step ensures the cake is rich and luscious.
- Drizzle Caramel Sauce: Drizzle the jar of caramel sauce over the cake surface, spreading it evenly with a spatula if needed. This adds a creamy and gooey caramel layer that pairs perfectly with chocolate.
- Cool and Chill: Let the cake cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Chilling helps the flavors meld and the cake to set for easier topping application.
- Top with Whipped Topping and Toffee: After chilling, spread the thawed whipped topping evenly over the entire cake. Sprinkle the toffee bits generously on top for a delightful crunch.
- Optional Chocolate Drizzle: For additional decadence, drizzle chocolate syrup over the cake just before serving.
- Serve and Store: Keep the cake refrigerated until ready to serve. Cut into 12 servings and enjoy the rich blend of chocolate, caramel, and toffee flavors.
Notes
- For extra chocolate flavor, use devil’s food cake mix instead of regular chocolate cake mix.
- Add an additional layer of chopped chocolate between the caramel and whipped topping for more texture and richness.
- Toffee bits can be substituted with crushed Heath bars or omitted for a simpler version.
- Ensure the cake is fully chilled before frosting to prevent the whipped topping from melting.
- Store leftover cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
