Description
This Better Than Anything Cake is a rich and indulgent dessert that combines moist devil’s food cake with a luscious caramel and sweetened condensed milk soak, topped with creamy whipped topping and crunchy toffee bits. It’s an easy-to-make, show-stopping treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box devil’s food cake mix
Soak
- 12 ounces caramel sauce
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
Topping
- 1 (8-ounce) container thawed whipped topping
- ½ cup Heath toffee bits (or crushed toffee bar)
Instructions
- Bake the Cake: Preheat your oven and prepare the devil’s food cake mix according to the instructions on the box for a 9×13-inch cake pan. Pour the batter into the pan and bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the Caramel Soak: In a medium bowl, combine 12 ounces of caramel sauce with 1 can (14 ounces) of sweetened condensed milk. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Soak the Cake: Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes evenly across the surface of the warm cake. Pour the caramel-condensed milk mixture slowly over the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes and soak the cake. Let the cake cool completely for about an hour so the flavors meld.
- Add the Topping: Once the cake is cooled and soaked, spread a full 8-ounce container of thawed whipped topping evenly over the top of the cake to create a creamy layer.
- Garnish and Chill: Sprinkle ½ cup of Heath toffee bits or crushed toffee bars evenly over the whipped topping. Refrigerate the cake for at least one hour to set the topping and enhance flavor before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the cake is slightly warm before poking holes and adding the caramel mixture so it absorbs better.
- For extra flavor, you can lightly toast the toffee bits before sprinkling.
- This cake keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Use homemade caramel sauce for a more decadent taste if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Better Than Anything Cake, caramel cake, devil's food cake, easy cake recipe, toffee cake, no-fuss dessert
