My quick and easy better than sex cake recipe is sinfully delicious! I made this poke cake with boxed chocolate cake, a creamy caramel soak, fluffy whipped cream topping, and crunchy toffee bits. Trust me, they don’t call this chocolate dessert better than sex for nothing!
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Better Than Sex Dessert
My better than sex dessert starts with a boxed chocolate poke cake base to make things extra easy. I love using Betty Crocker Devil’s Food cake for the most indulgent flavor, but a homemade chocolate cake can be used if you prefer.
Either way, the sweet cream and caramel soak deep into the chocolate cake to create an irresistible taste and a perfectly-moist texture. The whole thing gets topped off with thick and fluffy whipped topping and toffee bits. I love making this chocolate dessert for date night, especially on Valentine’s Day!
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Let it Chill
Before adding the whipped topping, make sure the cake is completely cooled. An hour in the refrigerator should do the trick! If the cake is still warm, the whipped topping will melt right off instead of staying fluffy.
Better than Sex Cake Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 9×13 Baking Pan
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounces chocolate cake mix such as Betty Crocker Devil’s Food*
- 1¼ cups water
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk (1 can)
- 14 ounces caramel sauce plus more for garnish
- 8 ounces whipped topping thawed, such as Cool Whip**
- ½ cup chopped toffee candy ***
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.8 ounces whipped topping
- Sprinkle with chopped toffee. Drizzle with additional caramel sauce, if desired. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.½ cup chopped toffee candy
Notes
- 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.
- Be sure to let the cake chill before topping, or else the whipped cream will melt right off.
- 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.
How to Make Better Than Sex Poke Cake (with Cake Mix) Step-by-Step
Bake the Cake Bake a 15.25-ounce boxed 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: Once baked, let the chocolate cake cool for 10 minutes. Then use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes evenly over the top of the cake. Set it aside.
Mix the Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine 14 ounces (1 can) of sweetened condensed milk with 14 ounces of caramel sauce.
Pour the Sauce: Then pour the caramel cream mixture over the warm poke cake, making sure to fill the holes. Cover the cake and refrigerate it for 1 hour.
Add the Whipped Topping: Once the cake has chilled, spread 8 ounces of whipped topping in an even layer over the cake.
Finish: Next, sprinkle the top with ½ cup of chopped toffee bits, and drizzle with additional caramel sauce, if desired. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Serve: Serve slices of better than sex cake chilled, and enjoy!
How to Store
Store this better than sex chocolate dessert in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Or freeze tightly wrapped in 2 layers of plastic wrap and 1 layer of aluminum foil, for up to 1 month. Let it thaw overnight in the refrigerator before enjoying.
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