Description
🍫 Experience the irresistible blend of fudgy chocolate cake and creamy caramel in these Better Than Anything Bars.
🍮 This recipe offers an easy way to create a multi-textured treat combining sweetness, crunch, and smoothness in every bite.
Ingredients
1 box (approx. 15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix (dark chocolate preferred for deeper flavor)
1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
1 can (14 oz / 397 g) sweetened condensed milk
1 jar (12 oz / 340 g) thick caramel sauce or 14 oz (396 g) unwrapped caramels
5 oz (150 ml) evaporated milk (if using caramels instead of caramel sauce)
1 cup (120 g) crushed toffee bits (or substitute with chopped nuts, crushed candy bars, or butterscotch chips)
1 1/2 cups (360 ml) whipped topping or homemade whipped cream
1/2 cup (90 g) mini chocolate chips for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine chocolate cake mix and melted butter until crumbly but moldable.
3. Press mixture firmly and evenly into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan, smoothing with bottom of a measuring cup.
4. Bake for 12-14 minutes until just set but soft to touch.
5. While base is warm, poke 20-25 even holes using wooden spoon handle; do not pierce through bottom.
6. Slowly pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over base to seep into holes.
7. Warm caramel sauce slightly and pour evenly over condensed milk layer. For caramels, melt with evaporated milk in microwave, stir until smooth, then spread over base.
8. Sprinkle crushed toffee bits evenly over caramel, pressing gently for adhesion.
9. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight to set.
10. Before serving, spread whipped topping evenly over bars and garnish with mini chocolate chips if desired.
11. For clean cuts, warm knife in hot water and wipe between slices.
Notes
🍰 Ensure holes are deep and evenly spaced for creamy pockets.
🍮 Warm caramel before pouring to ensure even distribution.
❄️ Store refrigerated in airtight container for up to 5 days; freeze up to 3 months with parchment paper between squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chilling time: 2 hours (preferably overnight)
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: Better Than Anything Bars, Brownies, Sweet Cravings, Chocolate Dessert