Made with a Devil's Food Cake mix. Dolled up with caramel sauce and topped with Cool Whip, chocolate, and crushed Heath candy bar bits, this delicious cake is seriously over the top! And THAT's why it's called the best Better than Sex Cake Recipe! 😋
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Better than sex cake recipe
Dan (the most experienced food taste tester ever!) totally agrees! I know when he goes back for thirds... I definitely have a winner!
And yes he totally went into a food coma after eating three pieces BUT he said it was worth it. Let me tell you.... you NEED this cake in your life!
Bonus? This is a simple chocolate cake mix recipe that starts with a boxed cake mix!
Deb... you're saying... seriously now... Better Than Sex Cake Recipe? Yup! You know I like my over-the-top chocolatey desserts and this one takes the cake - pun intended!! 😋
Ingredients
For the exact measurements, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Devil's Food Cake Mix - or German Chocolate cake mix, or make a homemade chocolate cake! Of course you can use a yellow cake mix if you think it's too much chocolate... (but isn't that why we're making this cake?!!)
- milk or half and half
- For the toppings you'll need:
- chocolate syrup and caramel sauce - you want the drizzly kind! Now by all means, if you want to make homemade caramel sauce and chocolate sauce you can, but I used store bought.
- cool whip - yes, I used sugar free. Kinda seems crazy but it worked just fine. Regular works well too.
- Heath bars - 3-4 candy bars, if you like super crunchy texture, use four bars. You can also use Heath toffee bits.
Creative variations to try
There's a variety of combinations you can use to make this recipe!
- crushed chocolate toffee bars
- reese's peanut butter cups
- or mini chocolate chips
- you can use heavy cream and make your own whipped topping.
Step-by-step instructions
This is an overview of the instructions for the bts cake. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!
- In large bowl, combine the cake mix with butter and milk.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing between each addition.
- Pour batter into the pan, bake cake mix as directed.
- When it's done baking, immediately poke holes all over the hot cake with the back of a wooden spoon. No need to let the cake cool.
- While it's still warm, pour the sweetened condensed milk over the cake.
- Next pour caramel sauce over the cake and refrigerate.
- Chop the candy bars into small bits.
- Remove from the refrigerator, top with Cool Whip, drizzle with chocolate and remaining caramel.
- Sprinkle with candy bits!
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ’s)
It's a cake that you poke holes in after baking, then it's filled with an amazing pudding. They are easy to make and delicious! If you like chocolate, you'll love this!
You can use the end of a wooden spoon or a small dowel. Whatever you use, it should be about the size of a pencil. If you have kids, they will love to help you with this part!
Use a 9x13 baking dish, either glass or metal is fine!
With all of the amazing chocolate and caramel pudding mixture, this cake needs to be refrigerated and is best served cold.
We had it in the refrigerator for 5 days before slicing it into squares and freezing it. Wrap the slices individually and freeze. They will store for at
Absolutely! It will be best if you slice it first prior to freezing. W
Deb’s tips for the best poke cake
Take an ordinary cake mix to the next level by substituting butter for oil, milk for water and add an extra egg! This makes the cake more moist, decadent and delicious. Like a fancy bakery made it - but you baked it at home!
- Best shortcut? Cool Whip.... yes, you can certainly whip your own cream, but honestly cool whip is perfect and it tastes great!
More easy dessert recipes
- Boston Cream Pie Poke Cake - Just like the fancy eclair, but in poke cake form. Topped with a ganache chocolate glaze this cake is dreamy!
- Strawberry Jello Cake - an old fashioned favorite is a real crowd pleaser!
- Coconut Pudding Poke Cake - yellow cake with coconut pudding, whipped cream and topped with toasted coconut, wow!!!
- If you're looking for an easy dessert, this recipe for Mountain Dew Apple Dumplings is super easy and just so good!
What I've learned
Poke cakes are easy desserts! They were popular cakes in the sixties and seventies for a reason. They are super easy to make and the best cake to feed a crowd. They are absolutely delicious! There is very little effort for a serious WOW factor!
I hope you give this recipe a try soon!
Better Than Sex Cake
Equipment
- Kitchen Aid Mixer
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
- 1 Devils Food Cake Mix ***I used Pillsbury however you can use any box mix, see note below.
- 1 cup milk or half 'n half
- ½ cup butter melted
- 1 cup caramel sauce divided
- 14 ounce sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup chocolate sauce
- 3 Heath candy bars use anywhere from 2-4
- 8 ounce whipped topping I used cool whip - don't even ask why it's sugar free, LOL!
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray the pan with non-stick cooking spray, set aside.
- Start with the box mix, add the butter and milk, mix to combine.
- Add the eggs, one in a time - mixing between each addition.
- Bake as directed according to the package directions.
- Remove from the oven and while it's warm, using the end of a wooden spoon poke holes all over the cake.
- Remove the cake from the oven, immediately poke holes over the entire cake. I used the handle of a wooden spoon.
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the top of the cake.
- Next drizzle three fourths of the caramel sauce over the cake.
- Allow to cool on the counter for an hour to room temperature. Refrigerate for two hours.
- While it's chilling, chop the candy bars into small bits.
- Remove the cake from the refrigerator, top with Cool Whip, drizzle with chocolate and remaining caramel.
- Sprinkle with candy bits!
- Serve and seriously enjoy! Cover with plastic wrap, refrigerate leftovers.
Shellie says
I've been making this desert for years, but I haven't put chocolate sauce on it. I will try that next time I make this incredible crowd pleasing desert. I cheat a little by using Heath chips instead of chopping the bars myself. I haven't tried using melted butter and milk either, thank you for the great idea, I'm sure it makes the cake even more moist!
Kimberly Morris says
I'm making these a week early and freezing them. Can the caramel and sweetend milk be frozen?
Bowl Me Over says
It freezes well Kimberly, I've done that a couple of times. Enjoy the cake and thanks for stopping by.
Brookie says
I cannot wait to try this, however the list of ingredients doesnt list the sweetened condensed milk. I read it in the instructions but its not listed above.
Bowl Me Over says
Sorry about that Brookie - I just corrected the recipe. I appreciate you bringing it to my attention, I appreciate it!
Lois says
This looks like a wonderful special treat. Very tasty. Give it a try. I will be doing it.