My sinfully delicious quick and easy better than sex cake is chocolatey, sweet, creamy, and will make you absolutely insatiable! They don’t call it better than sex for nothing! The rich chocolate cake, creamy caramel soak, and fluffy whipped cream topping are a match made in heaven. Topped with crunchy toffee bits, this poke cake is a textural delight! And the best part is, you only need 7 simple ingredients– mostly pantry staples.
My quick and easy better then sex cake starts with a boxed chocolate cake base. I top it with a sweet cream and caramel sauce that soaks through, adding so much flavor and moisture, and a layer of whipped topping. The soaked cake texture is so indulgent, and a little chopped toffee on top is the icing on the cake!
What’s in This Better Than Sex Cake Recipe?
- Chocolate Cake Mix: Makes this recipe so easy! Betty Crocker Devil’s Food is my go-to, but any kind of chocolate cake mix will work.
- Water: Adds moisture to the cake mix.
- Vegetable Oil: Adds moisture and richness to the cake mix.
- Eggs: Adds structure and richness to the cake mix.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk: Helps to create a rich, thick, creamy sauce that melts into the cake.
- Caramel Sauce: Adds delicious caramel flavor to the sauce.
- Whipped Topping: The perfect light and fluffy topping for this rich and indulgent cake. If you choose to use homemade whipped cream, I recommend waiting until you’re ready to serve the cake to top it with whipped cream.
- Toffee Candy: Chopped Heath bars are a wonderful option for the toffee candy topping. Chopped Butterfinger, Snickers, or peanut butter cups would also be delicious!
Variations to Try
You can make this delicious dessert with just about any cake mix your heart desires. I’ve made it with French vanilla, butter pecan, German chocolate, red velvet, strawberry, and spice cake mix at various times for a different flavor.
For even more chocolatey flavor, I like to swap the whipped topping for chocolate whipped topping.
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How to Store
Store leftover better than sex cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 day or freeze tightly wrapped in 2 layers of plastic wrap and 1 layer of aluminum foil for up to 1 month. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before enjoying.
Tips for Success
- Make this dessert ahead of time! This lush tastes even better the longer it chills – be sure to keep it covered in the refrigerator so it stays fresh.
- When I’m feeling fancy, I’ll make homemade chocolate cake as the base layer for this dessert.
- Try not to poke holes all the way through to the bottom of the cake, just make a pocket for the caramel mixture to collect.
- Before adding the whipped topping, make sure the cake is completely cool (an hour in the refrigerator should do the trick!). If the cake is still warm, the whipped topping will melt quickly.
- Enjoy this indulgent cake with a hefty scoop of vanilla bean, rocky road, or cheesecake ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce or hot fudge sauce.
Better than Sex Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounces chocolate cake mix 432 grams (1 box), such as Betty Crocker Devil's Food
- 1¼ cups water 284 grams
- ½ cup vegetable oil 100 grams
- 3 large eggs 150 grams
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk 396 grams (1 can)
- 14 ounces caramel sauce 396 grams, plus more for garnish
- 8 ounces whipped topping 227 grams, thawed, such as Cool Whip
- ½ cup chopped toffee candy 78 grams
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 9×13 Baking Pan
Instructions
- Bake the chocolate cake in a 9×13-inch pan according to the directions on the cake mix box.15.25 ounces chocolate cake mix, 1¼ cups water, ½ cup vegetable oil, 3 large eggs
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes. Use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes evenly over the top of the cake. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk and caramel sauce.14 ounces sweetened condensed milk, 14 ounces caramel sauce
- Pour the caramel mixture over the warm cake, making sure to fill the holes.
- Cover the cake and refrigerate it for 1 hour.
- Once the cake has chilled, spread whipped topping on top and sprinkle with chopped toffee. Drizzle with additional caramel sauce, if desired. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.8 ounces whipped topping, ½ cup chopped toffee candy
Notes
How to Make Better Than Sex Cake Step-by-Step
Bake the Cake Bake a 15.25-ounce box of chocolate cake in a 9×13-inch pan according to the directions on the cake mix box. My cake mix required 1¼ cups of water, ½ cup of vegetable oil, and 3 large eggs.
Poke the Cake: Let the cake cool for 10 minutes. Use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes evenly over the top of the cake. Set aside.
Mix the Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine 14 ounces (1 can) of sweetened condensed milk and 14 ounces of caramel sauce.
Pour the Sauce: Pour the caramel mixture over the warm cake, making sure to fill the holes. Cover the cake and refrigerate it for 1 hour.
Top the Cake: Once the cake has chilled, spread 8 ounces of whipped topping on top and sprinkle with ½ cup of chopped toffee. Drizzle with additional caramel sauce, if desired. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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