Better Than Sex Cake
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5
Better Than Sex Cake
Description
Better Than Sex Cake starts with a boxed German chocolate cake mix baked in a 9x13 inch pan. Immediately after baking, holes are poked throughout the warm cake to absorb condensed milk and caramel ice cream topping poured over in layers, which infuse the cake with moisture and sweetness. The cake is refrigerated to fully set before topping with Cool Whip and garnishing with toffee bits.
The dessert’s texture is rich and creamy inside thanks to the sweetened milk and caramel penetration, while the whipped topping adds lightness. The toffee bits on top provide a crunchy counterpoint to the soft crumb and creamy layers, enhancing mouthfeel. Chilling ensures the flavors meld and the cake is firm yet tender upon serving.
This cake is suitable for parties, potlucks, or any occasion where a shareable, indulgent dessert is desired. Its combination of textures and layering technique separates it from simple chocolate cake preparations, making it approachable yet special.
Refrigeration is important for safety and texture retention due to the uncooked condensed milk layer. The cake can be frozen without toppings for up to three months and thawed in the fridge before frosting and serving. Adding toppings just prior to serving preserves their texture and appearance.
Ingredients
- 1 german chocolate cake mix water, vegetable oil, eggs etc, plus ingredients to prepare
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk can
- 16 oz caramel ice cream topping in jar
- 8 oz Cool Whip
- Toffee bits
Instructions
- In a medium sized mixing bowl prepare cake mix as directed on box. Bake according to directions on box in a 9 x 13 inch cake pan.
- Remove from oven and immediately poke holes in the cake with a wooden spoon. Pour sweetened condensed milk into holes until milk is absorbed. Repeat with caramel ice cream topping.
- Place in refrigerator and let cool completely.
- Remove from refrigerator after it is cool and spread cool whip over the cake. Sprinkle with toffee bits as desired.
- Store in refrigerator.
Notes
- Always refrigerate the cake after adding sweetened condensed milk because it is not cooked and can spoil if left out.
- Freeze the cake without the whipped topping and toffee bits for up to three months; thaw in the refrigerator before frosting to maintain quality.
- Prepare ahead by making the cake base and soaking it, then add the whipped topping and toffee just before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 230 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 230kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 291mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 176mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 93IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 113mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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