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Better Than Sex Cake

This Better Than Sex Cake is over-the-top indulgent, combining a rich chocolate cake soaked in sweetened condensed milk and caramel sauce, then layered with fluffy whipped topping and crunchy Heath bar pieces.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Chilling Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 servings
Author: Kristin Maxwell

Ingredients

  • 15.25 ounce box dark chocolate or devil's food cake + ingredients on the back of the box to make the cake
  • 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup caramel sauce
  • 16 ounces whipped topping
  • ½ cup health bar pieces
  • Extra caramel sauce or chocolate syrup for garnishing if desired

Instructions

  • Prepare pan and bake cake according to the package directions on the box for a 9”x 13” cake. Remove from the oven and let cool for 20 minutes.
  • Once the cake has cooled for 20 minutes, use the back of a wooden spoon or a wooden skewer to poke holes all over the top of the cake, going almost to the bottom of the pan, but not quite all the way through.
  • Evenly and slowly pour the can of sweetened condensed milk all over the top of the cake, making sure it gets into all the holes and corners. Next, pour the caramel sauce evenly over the cake, again making sure it fills into the holes of the cake. Cover and let sit in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Before serving, spread the whipped topping evenly over the cake and sprinkle with the heath bar pieces. Garnish with extra caramel sauce or chocolate syrup, if desired. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

  • Leftovers can be stored in a covered container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Because of the moisture in this cake, it is not recommended to store at room temperature. 
  • I used Duncan Hines dark chocolate fudge cake when testing this recipe. I think the darker chocolate base helps to balance the sweetness of the other ingredients. You could use any box or homemade dark chocolate or devils food cake mix you'd like for this recipe, just follow the directions on the box or in the recipe. 
  • If you'd prefer, you could use real whipped cream in place of the whipped topping, but it may only last for 24-48 hours before it gets weepy. I like to add a pinch of cream of tartar to my whipped cream to help stabilize it. 

Nutrition

Calories: 591kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 558mg | Potassium: 351mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 69g | Vitamin A: 161IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 221mg | Iron: 2mg

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