Better Than Sex Cake

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4.6

121 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    45 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    12

  • Calories

    346 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert, Cake

  • Cuisine

    American

Better Than Sex Cake

Better Than Sex Cake is a rich chocolate cake cured by poking holes to soak up sweetened condensed milk and caramel topping. Topped with whipped Cool Whip and sprinkled with pecans and toffee bits, this layered dessert balances moist chocolate cake with creamy, sweet toppings and crunchy nuts. It is chilled before serving, making it a decadent treat with contrasting textures and flavors.

Description

Better Than Sex Cake starts with a prepared chocolate cake baked according to the mix instructions. Once cooled, holes are poked about an inch apart, allowing sweetened condensed milk to soak throughout the cake, adding moisture and sweetness internally. Caramel ice cream topping is poured over the surface and spread evenly, creating a sticky, rich layer atop the cake.

The cake is then topped with a layer of Cool Whip, a light whipped topping, giving a creamy texture that contrasts with the dense cake base and caramel. To finish, chopped pecans and toffee bits are sprinkled over the top, adding crunch and a nutty, buttery flavor. The assembled cake is refrigerated for around an hour to set and meld the flavors.

This dessert provides a combination of moist chocolate cake, sweet caramel, creamy topping, and crunchy nuts. It suits occasions where a rich, indulgent dessert is desired and is served chilled for best texture and flavor.

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Ingredients

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  • 15.25 ounce chocolate cake mix any brand will do, I used Duncan Hines
  • 5 ounce sweetened condensed milk 1 can is 10 oz, so use about 5 oz
  • 7 ounce caramel ice cream topping I used Smuckers caramel syrup
  • 8 ounce Cool Whip whipped topping
  • ½ cup pecans chopped
  • ½ cup Toffee bits I used Skor bits

Instructions

  1. Bake the cake according to the instructions on the box. Note you will need additional ingredients, for example, eggs, water/milk, oil to make the cake.
  2. Let the cake cool completely and poke holes about 1 inch apart using the end of a wooden spoon.
  3. Pour the condensed milk into the holes of the cake. Pour the caramel topping over the cake and spread evenly.
  4. Spread the cool whip over the caramel topping then sprinkle with the chopped pecans and toffee bits.
  5. Refrigerate for about an hour or so then serve.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 346kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 397mg (17%) Potassium 219mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 30g (60%) Vitamin A 193IU (4%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 123mg (12%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 346 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 346kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 397mg 17%
Potassium 219mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 30g 60%
Vitamin A 193IU 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 123mg 12%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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