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Review RecipeVintage Better Than Sex Cake

I’ve baked a lot of cakes in my time, but this one? Let’s just say it lives up to the hype in the name. Better Than Sex Cake is rich, gooey, chocolatey, and unapologetically over the top. A chocolate cake base is soaked with caramel and sweetened condensed milk, then topped with whipped cream, crushed toffee bars.

Ingredients For Better Than Anything Cake

Ingredients Needed
- Devil’s food chocolate boxed cake mix plus ingredients listed on the cake box
- 1 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk
- jar of caramel sauce
- 8 ounce tub of Cool Whip
- 4 Heath candy bars
Ingredient Substitutions
CAKE MIX: Try making this with a different type of chocolate cake mix such as German chocolate cake instead of devil’s food cake mix.
SAUCE: Substitute hot fudge topping for the caramel sauce.
WHIPPED CREAM: You can either use a whipped topping such as Cool Whip or make your own homemade fresh whipped cream using our recipe found here.
Flavor Variations
- OREO TWIST: Swap the toffee bars for crushed Oreos and drizzle with hot fudge.
- PEANUT BUTTER LOVERS: Add mini peanut butter cups to the topping for a Reese’s-inspired version.
- HOLIDAY FLAIR: Use peppermint candy instead of toffee for a festive Christmas cake.
How to Make It
The secret to a great Better Than Sex Cake is balance—making sure the cake has enough structure to hold the creamy filling, and letting it chill so the caramel and condensed milk soak in fully. This method keeps every bite moist and flavorful without turning mushy.

- Prepare the chocolate cake. While it’s still warm, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the cake.
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the cake
- And then the caramel sauce , letting it seep into the holes.
- Once the cake has cooled, spread whipped topping.
- Sprinkle with crushed Heath bars.
Serving Suggestions
This cake is at its peak straight from the fridge. The layers hold together, and the caramel stays gooey without being runny.
Storage Instructions
Cover and refrigerate for up to four days. The cake only gets moister over time. For longer storage, wrap tightly and freeze for up to two months. Thaw in the fridge before topping and serving.

This Better Than Anything Cake is, well, better than anything!
This delectable cake is known by many names including Better Than Best Cake, Almost Better Than Sex Cake, Better Than Anything Cake or Better Than You Know What Cake. If you’ve heard of Sex in a Pan, this is it…or perhaps you know it as Robert Redford Cake or Better Than Robert Redford Cake. No matter what it is called, the result is no ordinary chocolate cake.
It’s nostalgic, it’s indulgent, and it’s a guaranteed conversation starter. Whether you’re baking it for a birthday, a barbecue, or a rainy Tuesday, don’t be surprised if everyone asks for the recipe.
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BTS Cake (Better than Sex Cake)
Ingredients
- Devil’s Food Chocolate cake mix, plus ingredients listed on the cake box
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 16 ounces caramel sauce
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
- 4 Heath bars, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a 9×13 dish by spraying with nonstick spray.
- Make the cake according to the package directions for a 9×13 cake.
- When the cake is done baking use the round handle end of a wooden spoon and poke holes all throughout the cake.
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk all over the top of the cake and spread it out.
- Then pour the caramel sauce over the top of the cake and spread it out.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least two hours.
- Spread the Cool Whip on top of the cooled cake and sprinkle with chopped Heath bars.
Video
Notes
- It’s best to make the holes in the cake while it is still slightly warm because as it cools, the crust on top of the cake will crumble more easily.
- When you’re pouring the cream into the holes, tap the pan on the counter a few times to get rid of any air bubbles and make sure the cream fills the holes completely.
Comments
Jeanette Rowan says
I have been making this wonderful, easy cake for years but I have always called it Better Than Robert Redford cake. No matter what its called its lovely.
Jeanette Clackamas, Oregon
Chantal says
I am wanting to make trifles in jars for a wedding and freeze. Can I add the cool whip between layers and to the top before freezing?
Layne Kangas says
Hi, Chantal – we haven’t tried that and I’m not sure how well it would work for this recipe!
Suzy says
Our family and friends LOVE this cake. It is so easy to make and tastes fabulous!!
ValPal says
Very easy and delicious recipe! I melted 1 cup of semi sweet chocolate to condensed milk ~ delightful!โค๏ธThank you for this recipe
Valerie says
This has become a favorite w my fam!
Melissa says
Since you poke holes in the cake while warm do you also pour the condensed milk in right away as well as the caramel sauce? Seems like it will flatten the cake out too much. And also can we use the heath bar crumbles sold by chocolate chips instead of candy bars
Layne Kangas says
Hi, Melissa – yes, you’ll do that while warm! We haven’t tried the crumbles but that would probably work! Enjoy ๐
Lori B MCNAUGHTON says
Hi Melissa.
I’ve always used the crumbles…and they worked quite well..n no breaking up heath bars!
Jill Kehoe says
OMG! This is so good! The Heath bar on top made this exceptional! Cake was moist! Will be making this again!
Sandie M. says
Iโve been making this cake for many years and itโs always a big hit. Definitely a family favorite!