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Gotta tell you about my number one sweet treat - this Outrageous Chocolate Toffee Treat. I found this gem way back and let me tell ya, it totally lives up to the hype. Think of a super rich chocolate cake drenched with gooey caramel and sweet milk, all covered with fluffy whipped topping and bits of crunchy Heath candy. It's basically dessert paradise.
The Undeniable Charm of This Treat
What's so fantastic about this treat is how quick it comes together while tasting like you slaved away all day. Each mouthful gives you that awesome combo of soft cake, silky filling and those addicting toffee chunks on the surface. I always turn to this when I want a sweet that'll make everyone smile from ear to ear.
Your Shopping List
- Devil's Food Cake Mix: 1 box for your base layer
- Caramel Sauce: 1 cup to make everything yummier
- Sweetened Condensed Milk: 1 can to add that amazing wetness
- Cool Whip: 8 ounces for that cloud-like finish
- Heath Toffee Bits: 1/2 cup to add that amazing snap
Creating This Masterpiece
- Bake Your Base
- First put together that devil's food cake just like the box says. After baking, let it sit for around 10 minutes - you want it warm but not super hot.
- The Magic Happens
- Take a wooden spoon and poke tons of holes through your cake. Stir your caramel sauce with the condensed milk and pour everything over the top, letting it soak into all those holes. Sure it's a bit sloppy but so totally worth the mess.
- Top It Off
- After it's fully cooled down, smooth that light cool whip across the whole thing. Scatter those Heath pieces and if you're feeling fancy, dribble extra caramel on top.
- Cooling Time
- Stick it in your fridge at least an hour but honestly it tastes way better after several hours when all the flavors get to know each other in there.
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Clever Shortcuts
I've made this treat so many times and picked up some good tricks. Don't rush adding the Cool Whip - your cake must be totally cool or you'll end up with a melty mess. I found that out the hard way! Try swapping toppings - smashed Oreos work great and so do chopped up Reese's cups. Let it chill in the fridge overnight and it gets even more amazing as everything blends together.
Switch Things Around
What's great about this treat is how easy it is to change up. Sometimes I switch the Heath bits for broken Skor bars or even crushed peanut butter cups. When I'm going all out I'll cook my own caramel sauce from scratch and it takes everything up a notch. Give chocolate Cool Whip a try if you're crazy about chocolate or slide some banana slices between the layers.
Ways To Serve It
This treat tastes awesome right from the fridge but it's equally good when it warms up a bit. Try adding a fresh stream of warm caramel right before bringing it out - looks so fancy. My kids can't get enough of it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side - the mix of hot and cold plus all those different textures is just wow.
Do The Prep Work
You can totally make this treat ahead of time - it stays fresh in the fridge up to 4 days. I often whip it up a couple days before having people over and the flavors actually get better with time. Just hold off on the Cool Whip and toffee bits until a few hours before show time to keep them fresh and pretty.
Great For Every Gathering
This treat works for birthdays, holiday get-togethers or just because you want something sweet. It hits that sweet spot between casual and fancy that makes any day feel special. And bonus - it feeds lots of people and looks stunning on any dessert table.
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No Gluten Version
Many of my friends can't have gluten but still crave this treat. The fix is super simple - just grab a good quality gluten-free chocolate cake mix to start. Make sure you check all your other stuff too, especially that caramel sauce since gluten hides in weird places sometimes. The taste stays just as wonderful either way.
Homemade Goodness
I sometimes throw this together using my own chocolate cake recipe and homemade caramel. It does take longer but man the flavor is out of this world. There's something special about doing it all from scratch - my whole house smells so good while it's cooking.
Play With Your Toppings
You can go wild with what goes on top. I love throwing on broken pretzels for that sweet-salty thing or sprinkling tiny chocolate chips all over. Fresh raspberries look super pretty and taste amazing with the chocolate base. My little ones always help pick different toppings whenever we make it.
Go Big Or Go Home
Want to really impress your friends? Try building this as a stacked cake. Just cut your cooled cake across the middle, spread that yummy caramel mix between the parts, then cover everything with Cool Whip. It looks super impressive and everyone gets extra of that sticky caramel goodness.
Let The Little Ones Help
This is such a great treat to make with kids around. Mine love to be the official hole-pokers and topping-sprinklers. Sure things get a little messy but seeing how proud they are when everyone enjoys their creation makes the cleanup totally worth it.
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Tasty Drink Combos
A big glass of cold milk works great with this treat but it's also amazing with a creamy coffee or hot chocolate. When grown-ups come over I love serving it with a sweet wine - the caramel notes in a good Port really bring out the flavors in this dessert.
Dress It Up For Celebrations
I always jazz this treat up for special days. Try crushed candy canes on top at Christmas, fun sprinkles for birthday parties, or even some gold sugar for New Year's Eve. It's so easy to make it feel extra special for any big day.
The Secret To Its Amazingness
This treat tastes so good because that caramel and condensed milk mixture soaks into every single bite. All those little holes we poke turn into tiny pockets of gooey sweetness, making each forkful super moist and rich throughout.
Saving For Later
You can definitely freeze this baby! I make the cake part and add the caramel mixture, wrap it up tight and freeze it for up to three months. When you want it, just let it thaw in your fridge overnight and add fresh Cool Whip and toppings before serving. It's perfect for planning way ahead.
Our Family Favorite
This has been my standby dessert for so long now. It's one of those treats that never fails me. The mix of chocolate, caramel and toffee just can't be beat, and since it's so simple to throw together, it's become something my whole family asks for all the time.
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Common Questions
- → Can I make this cake ahead of time?
- Absolutely, you can fix it up 1-2 days early. Just wrap it and pop it in the fridge until serving time. It actually tastes even better after sitting overnight.
- → What can I use instead of Cool Whip?
- You can swap in homemade whipped cream with some powdered sugar added. Just beat 2 cups heavy cream and 1/4 cup powdered sugar until it forms stiff peaks.
- → Can I use a different cake mix?
- Any chocolate cake mix works fine, though devils food gives the best results. The deep chocolate taste really complements the sweet caramel and toffee bits.
- → Why is it called Better Than Anything Cake?
- It got its name from how the amazing mix of flavors and textures wows everyone who tries it. Some folks also call it Better Than Sex Cake.
- → How long does this cake last?
- This cake stays yummy in the fridge for about 5 days. The caramel keeps everything nice and moist throughout.