Better Than Sex Cake, also known as Toffee Caramel Poke Cake, is an irresistible chocolate cake soaked with caramel and sweetened condensed milk, then topped with toffee bits and Cool Whip. Rich, gooey, and absolutely delicious, it’s the ultimate poke cake!
This easy dessert comes together with simple ingredients but delivers incredible flavor in every bite. The moist chocolate cake soaks up the caramel and sweetened condensed milk, making every bite rich and decadent. The crunchy toffee bits add the perfect contrast to the creamy topping.
Whether you’re making it for a family dessert, potluck, birthday, or just because you’re craving something sweet, this cake is always a hit. It’s easy to make ahead, feeds a crowd, and tastes even better after chilling in the refrigerator. Trust me, one slice is never enough!
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I first made this cake back in 2016 when my friend Zora, who had recently moved to Idaho, asked me to deliver a birthday cake to her son. She specifically requested this recipe, so I made it and drove it over to him.
Since then, we’ve tweaked the recipe a bit to make it more to our liking, and it has become a favorite that we’ve made countless times. It’s one of those recipes that has stuck around for a reason – it’s incredibly easy, completely delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.
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How to make Better than sex Cake
Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch metal baking pan.
Using a stand or hand mixer, beat the chocolate cake mix, instant chocolate pudding mix, eggs, canola oil, and water for 7 minutes. Don’t skip this step—it helps the pudding set properly.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 32–36 minutes, or until the cake is done. Remove from the oven and place on a cooling rack to cool completely.
Once the cake has cooled, use the end of a serving spoon to poke holes evenly across the cake. A fork will also work, but the holes will be smaller.
Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake. Using the back of a spoon, gently spread it over the surface, allowing it to soak into the holes.
Repeat with the caramel sauce, spreading it evenly so it soaks into the cake and fills the holes.
Spread the Cool Whip evenly over the top. Sprinkle with ½ cup of Heath bar pieces, reserving extra for anyone who wants more. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.
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Ingredients
- 1 box Devil’s Food Cake DO NOT FOLLOW PACKAGE DIRECTIONS.
- 1 box chocolate instant pudding mix 3.4 ounce box
- 3/4 cup canola oil or vegetable oil
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup water
- 8 ounces tub Cool Whip
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 12 ounces caramel topping
- 1/2 cup Heath toffee baking bits
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350; grease 9×13 metal pan.
- Using a stand or hand mixer, beat together the chocolate cake mix, instant chocolate pudding mix, eggs, canola oil and water for 7 minutes (this is key to make the pudding set).
- Once the cake is done mixing for 7 minutes, pour the batter in the greased 9×13 metal pan and bake for 32-36 minutes. Remove from the oven and place on cooling rack until completely cooled.
- Once the cake is cooled, use the end of a serving spoon to poke holes in the cake. You can also use a fork if you want, the holes will be smaller.
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the top of the cake, using the back of a serving spoon, spread the mixture until it has completely absorbed into the cake.
- Repeat the same process this time with the caramel sauce, ensuring that it completely dissolves in the cake and fills the holes.
- Spread the Cool Whip evenly over the top of the cake and sprinkle Heath bar pieces on top, I use 1/2 cup and then have some on the side for people to add more if they'd like.
- Place the poke cake in the fridge for an hour; then slice and serve.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
I can’t believe how easy this is!
This looks so very good and EASY! Love that!
Looks great!
You might want to correct the recipe to read, 14 ‘ounce’ can of sweetened condensed milk. Somebody’s gonna be pouring in 14 cans of the stuff! 😉
This is my fiancé’s all time favorite cake! His mom has made it every year for his birthday when he grew up and now that we live in a different state I keep the tradition alive. It never fails!
That is so sweet! So glad to hear this recipe helps keep that tradition going!
A coworker brought this cake to a potluck, and everybody raved about the cake. It is very moist and very addictive; one slice is not enough. This cake is a winner, 5+ stars!! I am so thankful she shared where to find the recipe. I will be making this recipe for my upcoming church potluck.
Five Star Recipe!
So glad you enjoyed this!