July 25, 2024
Review RecipeBetter Than Sex Dessert Recipe
Better than Sex Cake is a rich chocolate cake that is topped with sweetened condensed milk, caramel sauce, Cool Whip and crushed Heath bars for the ultimate treat!
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- This Better Than Anything Cake is, well, better than anything!
- Ingredients For Better Than Anything Cake
- BTS Cake Substitutions and Additions
- How to make Better than Sex Cake
- Serving Better Than Sex Dessert
- Storing Better Than Anything Cake
- Better than Sex Dessert Recipe FAQs
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This easy better than sex cake is one of my favorite desserts. We start with a simple chocolate cake and then use a wooden spoon to poke holes in it. Sweetened condensed milk and caramel sauce are poured over the cake and then it’s topped with Cool Whip and crushed Heath bars before being served. It’s irresistible!
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. This is a moist, homemade better than sex cake that everyone will love. The rich, buttery caramel sauce adds to the moist texture of this confection. Then there’s the topping with whipping cream, more coffee AND heath bar pieces. Heavenly.
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Ingredients For Better Than Anything Cake
You will need:
- 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
BTS Cake Substitutions and Additions
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. Or, when you mix the cake, only use two eggs and add a half-cup of whiskey.
SAUCE: Substitute hot fudge topping for the caramel sauce.
TOPPINGS: There are lots of sweet nothings that can be added to top of the cake: chocolate chips, Reese’s peanut butter cups, Skor bars, Butterfingers, Snickers, Oreos, heath toffee bits.
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.
How to make Better than Sex Cake
STEP ONE: Bake cake according to the package directions for a 9×13 cake. When the cake is done baking, use the end handle of a wooden spoon and poke holes all throughout the cake (just like we do in this recipe for Turtle poke cake, too!) (just like we do in this recipe for Turtle poke cake, too!).
PRO TIP: 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.
STEP TWO: Pour the sweetened condensed milk all over the top of the cake and spread it out.
PRO TIP: 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.
STEP THREE: Then pour caramel sauce over the top of the cake and spread it out to cover the entire cake.
STEP FOUR: Refrigerate the cake for at least two hours.
STEP FIVE: Spread the Cool Whip on top of the cooled cake and sprinkle with chopped Heath bars.
Serving Better Than Sex Dessert
Our better than sex cake is utterly decadent and is a perfect treat to serve for a special occasion or for no occasion at all. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side for a truly indulgent dessert.
Serve with our iced tea, raspberry iced tea, sweet peach iced tea, or our southern strawberry sweet tea on the side to wash it all down.
And if you’re looking for more popular cakes, check out our oatmeal cake, chocolate poke cake and chocolate pudding cake.
Storing Better Than Anything Cake
IN THE FRIDGE: If have any leftovers of this cake, you’ll want to store it covered in plastic wrap in the fridge until you’re ready to serve again.
IN THE FREEZER: You can also freeze this better than sex cake recipe. Tightly cover with plastic wrap and then cover with aluminum foil for up to 3 months. Allow the cake to thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
Better than Sex Dessert Recipe FAQs
Can I make this cake a day ahead?
You can make this delicious cake a day ahead and then add Cool Whip when you’re ready to serve.
Can I use white or yellow cake mix instead of chocolate cake?
You can use whichever flavor of cake mix you prefer.
What do you use to poke holes in poke cake?
The end of a wooden spoon is the best size to poke holes in the cake.
What is a poke cake?
It’s an easy cake which generally starts with a box mix that you poke holes into while it’s still hot after baking. The holes are then filled with a liquid or filling — like condensed milk, pureed fruit, chocolate cream, or pudding. It makes a moist and delicious cake.
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BTS Cake (Better than Sex Cake)
Better than Sex Cake is a rich chocolate cake that is topped with sweetened condensed milk, caramel sauce, Cool Whip and crushed Heath bars for the ultimate treat!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 10
Ingredients
- Devil’s Food Chocolate cake mix plus ingredients listed on the cake box
- 1 14- ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 16- ounce jar caramel sauce
- 1 8- ounce tub of 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.
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Notes
TIP: 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.
TIP: 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 242mg | Potassium: 226mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 202IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments
Hannah Griffin says
This cake is to die for!! I could eat the whole thing alone!
Tin Lopez says
WOW! this cake totally satisfies me and my family!
Mandy @ South Your Mouth says
I want WAIT to make this gorgeous dessert!!
Treena says
This recipe was amazing! It was so moist and the flavors were wonderful.
April says
omg, don’t tell my husband but this really is better. hahaha
Christine Davis says
Such a tasty cake. I didn’t have heath bars on hand so used mini chocolate chips, toffee bits and chopped and toasted pecans for the topping. I’ve had different variations of this recipe, but this one was the best. It’s a keeper for sure.
Donna says
Hi can you tell me what kind of caramel sauce? Anyone have a picture of the caramel sauce? Thank you
Layne Henderson says
You can choose any caramel sauce you like – we grab it in the ice cream topping aisle 🙂 Or you could make homemade!
Catherine says
Can this be made ahead of time? Can the whipped cream sit overnight?
Layne Kangas says
Yes, you can! I would wait to add the topping until you’re ready to serve but you can prepare the rest of it ahead of time 🙂 Enjoy!
Amy says
Hi!! Want to make this for a family reunion but are traveling the day it’s needed (3ish hour trip). Was planning to make the cake the day before and top it with whip cream when we get there. After the initial 2 hour refrigeration with the condensed milk and caramel, does it need to stay refrigerated until it’s needed? Will it do ok on a 3 hour car ride?
Thanks!!
Layne Kangas says
Hi, Amy – that should be fine. I would wait to put on the Cool Whip/topping until you’re getting ready to serve. Enjoy!
Layne Kangas says
I’m obsessed with this cake.. it’s so easy and delicious, perfect for weeknights or to share at potlucks and gatherings!
Mother of 3 says
This looks amazing! I made a similar cake once but I think I’d like this recipe better. Pinned.
Faye M Coco says
You can also use the butterscotch or hot fudge sauce in a jar, I use chopped pecans, on top, but even heath bar pieces, butterfingers, stickers cut up, whatever you desire! Faye c
Chris says
Can this be made as cupcakes and frozen till needed?
Layne Kangas says
I honestly have never tried that, so I can’t say if it would work! I don’t think this would be a great one to do that with, but I could be wrong. Let me know if you try it 🙂
Wende says
Csb i substitute carmel syrup for carmel sauce
Layne Kangas says
Yes!
Chris says
Wondering how the cupcakes turned out? I am thinking to try it this weekend for a Christmas get together. (Minus the freezing) Any advice?
Wende Wenis says
Do i let the cake cool before i put the milk n carmel syrup on it
Layne Kangas says
Nope! Enjoy!!
Heather says
Just made this cake for my boyfriend’s birthday.. his birthday is in 2 days, do you think it’ll be soggy if it sits in the fridge until then?? I haven’t put the top layer on yet.
Layne Kangas says
I think it will be ok! Enjoy!
Celeste says
This dessert came out amazing. I do have to say it is super sweet and rich, but worth it. Thank for the recipe, I was looking for something different and this was perfect!
Layne Kangas says
So glad you enjoyed it!
Lisa says
What size Heath bars are you using? I couldn’t find the regular candy bars so bought a bag of miniatures. How many do you think I should use?
Layne Kangas says
I’m not sure how big the mini bars are compared to regular size. We use four regular size ones so I would guess maybe you would need 8-12 mini ones! Although, really, you can’t go wrong! Enjoy 🙂
Layne Kangas says
If you don’t like the texture, I would try leaving out some of the oil when baking the cake itself!
Heather says
Ok so I made this cake and let it cool first😬 do you think that will impact it much?
Layne Kangas says
It might make it a little drier!
Sarah says
Do you stick it in the fridge as soon as you put the Carmel/condensed milk on, or do you need to let it cool completely first? Also, will it stay good if I do the whole cake part and stick it in the fridge over night, then do the topping the next day?
Layne Kangas says
Yes, you can pop in the fridge when you’re done and it’s fine to do toppings the next day!
Sydney says
I need to double the recipe. Should I do one big pan or two separate pans?
Layne Kangas says
I think I would do two pans!
Queendd says
I’m looking to make this a day or two ahead of time. Would you suggest I bake the cake ahead and then poke the holes and add the toppings the day I’m going to serve it?
Layne Kangas says
I would make it according to the recipe ahead of time but leave the whipped topping off until you’re ready to serve! Enjoy 🙂
Queendd says
Will do. Thanks!
Cindy says
I have made this delicious cake for years. It’s my go to cake and also most requested!
Lisa Hellmich says
Can I use caramel syrup instead of caramel sauce?
Layne Kangas says
I think it would change the consistency of the cake since syrup is thinner and sweet and a sauce is thicker and more rich. You could certainly try but I am not certain how well it will work!
Laura says
One of my favorite cakes to make. Super easy and everyone loves it.. even picky kids! 😁
Lela says
Going to teach my male friend to make this one If not able to do this he won’t make anything 😜😆👏🏻
Lela
Martin says
Greatest Cake that I’ve ever ate in my entire life. And learned about this cake from my boss Barbara. That made one for me for my birthday. God Bless you Barbara, for turning me on to this cake. And you for the remember of this cake, as well as the recipe.
Kelly says
Do you heat up the caramel sauce before pouring it over the cake or no
Layne Kangas says
If it’s super thick, you can heat it a little to make it easier to pour! Enjoy 🙂
Begoña says
Hello, I follow your page from another country, the devil’s food is not available here, could you tell me a substitute recipe? Just to know what kind of chocolate cake it is and what consistency it is, thank you very much.
Layne Kangas says
You could probably substitute with a rich chocolate cake mix and be all set! Enjoy 🙂
Jaci says
Very good!!!
Stacey says
Can I make it a day ahead? Will it still be as good?
Layne Kangas says
Yes!
Christine says
Is there a bar substitute for Heath in Canada?
Layne Kangas says
Ohh, I’m not sure – it’s a hard toffee bar covered in chocolate, so anything like that would work! Enjoy 🙂
Staci says
I use Skor bits. You can buy a bag of them in the baking isle in any Canadian grocery store.
Devan says
How long do you cool the cake after baking before adding the condensed milk?
Nat says
Hello do I let the cake cool before making holes and putting condense milk and caramel? Thanks
Layne Kangas says
You do it when it’s still warm out of the oven. Enjoy!
Nikki says
Does the leftover cake need to stay refrigerated
Layne Kangas says
Yes, I would recommend leaving it in the fridge because of the Cool Whip. Enjoy 🙂
Megan says
Does anyone know if you need to let the cake cool after you poke holes and before you add the caramel? Excited to make this, this Sunday.
Thank you in advance.
Layne Kangas says
Nope, you go ahead and poke the holes while the cake is still warm. Enjoy! 🙂
Judy says
My husband got me a chocolate cake mix with pudding in it, will it still work?
Layne Kangas says
I haven’t tried it that way, but I think it should still work fine! Enjoy 🙂
Alexis says
Wondering if you can use Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk for this recipe? I have some and need to use it up!
Layne Kangas says
I haven’t tried that, but I would assume it would work just fine!
Amanda says
Can you use white cake? I hate choclate cake… 🤦
Layne Kangas says
I’ve never tried it with white – if you try it, let me know how you like it!
zoe says
Could I make this a day ahead, and add the cool whip the next day?
Or should I just make the cake a day ahead and not add the caramel etc?
Layne Kangas says
You can make it a day ahead and then add Cool Whip when you’re ready to serve. Enjoy! 🙂
Lisa says
I just finished this up and it just turned 12:00a 😳My 15 year old grandson has waited patiently for me to finish! He wanted a piece as soon as I finished it! Thank you so much for this recipe! It’s a Keeper for sure💕☺️
Audriana says
Do i let the cake cool before poking holes and spreading the milk and caramel?
Layne Kangas says
No, you do it while the cake is still warm. Enjoy!
Denise McKinley says
I have Ghirardelli chocolate cake mix and it calls for 2 eggs instead of 3 eggs, which other cakes mixes require. I want to do the whiskey substitute so do I reduce the eggs to only 1 in that case?
Layne Kangas says
I haven’t tried this with the Ghiradelli but I think I would go ahead and use only one egg in that case. Let me know how it goes!
Denise McKinley says
I went and got a Duncan Hines cake mix instead since I didn’t want to take a chance for a party. Will try Ghirardelli’s with one egg when I make it for the family. I’ll let you know how it goes. Thanks!
Kelly P. says
I made this for my husband the 2nd week after our honeymoon…he fell in love! Our first month of marriage, he asked for this cake weekly – I was having to give it away to family so that we weren’t eating cake all day, every day. It came in a Betty Crocker cookbook I got for our engagement. It called for a German Chocolate cake mix. Now I want to try it with Devils Food!! Yum!!!
Hollie says
Should the cake be refrigerated after it’s all completed or can it be left out and covered?
Layne Kangas says
I would recommend leaving leftovers in the fridge.
Ronda says
This cake is awesome! So rich & creamy😀
Nilynn says
I think this could be very versatile if you just vary the type of cake mix, sauce and topping. I am thinking of a yellow cake with strawberry syrup and chopped strawberries in place of the candy bar or maybe butterscotch and butterfinger bars
Lori Vogel says
I have used butterfinger bars instead of heath bars. I have used this recipe for over 35 years and it is still a favorite for gatherings.
Karen Y says
This cake is awesome! Thank you for sharing!
Lisa Lowe says
Such an easy and absolutely delicious dessert. I used a bourbon Caramel sauce.
Stella Zimmer says
Can you use frosting instead of cool whip?
Layne Kangas says
Hi, Stella – I’m sure that would be yummy too!
Peggy Harriman says
Can The Better Than Sex Cake be frozen?
Layne Kangas says
Here are our storage suggestions, enjoy!
IN THE FRIDGE: If have any leftovers of this cake, you’ll want to store it covered in plastic wrap in the fridge until you’re ready to serve again.
IN THE FREEZER: You can also freeze this better than sex cake recipe. Tightly cover with plastic wrap and then cover with aluminum foil for up to 3 months. Allow the cake to thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
Deborah says
I gain weight just reading your delicious recipes ! Their yummy!
Lisa Gibson says
Yummy !!! Everything I’ve made has been a winner in my house!!! Thanks so much!
Delilah says
Made this and it was delicious everyone at the office loved it. This is definitely a keeper 😍
Grace Anderson says
This cake looks delicious I have never made it but this recipe definitely makes me want to try it!
Hazel says
Will give it a try
Tammy says
This would be so good with butterfingers and chocolate sauce also 😊
CP says
This is the first recipe I received after subscribing to your site and it looks amazing! I am so looking forward to future recipes! I have never had a poky cake, let alone the better than sex cake, but would definitely use a chocolate cake mix and add hot fudge to make it extra yummy, and might use Skor bars instead! Thanks for the recipe!!!!
Marcia Turley says
OMG. I’ve never made this cake before and I wouldn’t chsnge a thing…it looks amazing!
Cynthia says
While I haven’t made this cake yet, I would make this cake, adding M&Ms along with the Heath bars, chocolate cake mix maybe as I do like Devil’s food cake mix too.
Tawana says
This looks amazing! I’ve never made one of these before and yes I will be trying it soon. It wouldn’t hurt to add some kind of fudge all it will do is make it better mixing fudge and caramel together. As for candy I would want to try Snickers on this cake.
Marilyn says
I made this cake and it was delicious. I made with chocolate cake b ut I skip the heath and put reeces and shaved chocolate
Jamika says
This looks amazing! I will be trying this very soon with caramel and chocolate sauce. Top the cake with Snickers pieces and scoop of ice cream on the side.
Gail Beam says
I would use a chocolate cake mix, with either hot fudge or caramel or maybe half the cake with the caramel and half with hot fudge. The heath bars sound great, but butterfingers, chocolate bars, oreos or other candy or cookies would be good on top too.
James says
Chocolate
linda meyer says
no I have never made it ,but will try it now
Marizol Rodriguez says
Looks delicious. Yes I have made a better then sex cake but I use different ingredients vanilla cake etc
Dort Keiper says
I’d top with Heath bits and definitely try it with hot fudge. Sooo, yummy!
Kelly Kardos says
Holy Moly! Never made a Better than Sex Cake…but now I’m gonna have to!
Janice says
Yum!! Think I would change it a bit and add chopped peanut butter cups!
Deborah Campbell says
I would definitely use heath bars with this cake. When I make this cake it is gone in one day my kids love it.
Marian lytle says
I love desserts. This looks great! Will definitely try.
Patricia Cavalier says
Delicious
Karen says
I have made this cake before! They used to call it “Better Than Robert Redford” cake!
Karla says
Heath bar topping! The best!!!
Judy Dicks says
My recipe also calls for a box of instant chocolate pudding. This is layer on top of the caramel sauce and before the whipped topping. I get a lot of requests for it.
cindy says
I’ve made this delicious cake many times and usually use Heath candy bar, and have added the jar of chocolate fudge for extra goodness.
Shannon says
Heath bar pieces on top is what I like. This cake is def in my rotation to try. Looks sooooo good!
Meredith Leonard says
Always a big hit when I take it to potlucks. Have made it with Snickers and/or Hershey’s Symphony when I couldn’t find Heath bars.
Helen says
I have never made a Better than Sex cake. I would make it in Vanilla because I can’t have chocolate!
Chaly says
Haven’t made this before, but definitely looking forward to trying it. Anything with heath is worth trying in my book!
Stephanie says
I have never made this dessert before but I do look forward to trying this with half chocolate & half vanilla so get two great flavours in one😋😋
Patti Kirkpatrick says
OMG!!!! This looks beyond decadent!
Chopped up Heath bars are the way to go!
I want to make it twice, one with chocolate cake mix – once with white cake mix. I think that the chocolate will win, but who knows?
YesI would add hot fudge sauce.
I’ve never made it yet, but there is the optimal word – YET! (LOL!)
Elizabeth M Heimlich says
I would absolutely ADD hot fudge sauce with the caramel, because, why not?
Michele says
Would definitely make it with vanilla cake.
TeAuna Drayton says
I would top it with snickers candy bar instead 🙂
Carol says
This cake was delicious! I made this with hot fudge sauce because I didn’t have the Carmel sauce, it turned out so good, thank you! I have never made a better than sex cake!
Laura says
Can’t wait to try this! A doctor I worked for used to bring this into work. So very good!!! Thank w!
Leslie Larsen says
Love this! I love butterscotch so I’ve switched the caramel with that, the cake is always a crowd fav!!!
Kathy says
This cake is delicious and one of my and my families favorites! Chocolate cake all the way!! I use Heath bars and mini chocolate chips on top. I have used chocolate fudge before but the caramel is the best in my opinion. My birthday is coming up and I just might make my own birthday cake!!
Laura Bucki says
I have made this before and it is so yummy. I always make with a milk chocolate cake mix and Heath Chips on top of whip cream..
Katie says
This looks so good!! I’m not a fan of Heath, but I would crush up some Twix or Snickers on top instead. 😋
Paula Wiser says
Oh my gosh I bet this is the best of all
David Coleman says
Awesome !!! No, I have never made this before. But definitely trying it now !!!
Jill says
Would definitely top with Heath bars!! Yum!!
Lorie says
This cake is beyond delicious. The one ingredient to make it even more over the top is a drizzle of hot fudge syrup when your ready to serve a piece. A chocolate lovers dream cake!
Desiree Crispin says
I have never made this cake before but I look forward to trying it out with vanilla cake and butterfinger topping instead of heath although I think adding fudge drizzle might over do it
Nancy Fryar says
This cake is delicious!! I have made it with different candy bars on top Butterfinger Snickers, Reese’s cups , etc .I like the caramel topping but wander what a white cake with strawberry topping would taste like ?
Melissa says
I’ve never made a Better than Sex cake so now that I came across this recipe, I’ll have to try making it. All
The ingredients are items my family loves ! I think a vanilla version could work, yet gotta have some fudge to go with it. Heath bars are one of my husbands favorites so I’d keep it topped with that deliciousness ✨✨✨
Tim Wilson says
I’m all about some coffee…try it with instant coffee mixed into your whipped cream, it’s really good!
Nicole Meengs says
I’ve never tried this before, but am excited to! YES! YES! YES!!!
Vikki Garlick says
I have not made this cake before. I would keep the chocolate fudge cake, the fudge sauce, Cool Whip but, instead of the Heath Bar, I would use toasted coconut and slivered almonds.
Josie Tobias says
I’ve never made it before I can’t wait to make it. I would definitely try it all the ways there is to try it. They all sound yummy. I don’t want to miss out on any ways to make it. .❤
T Chadd says
I’ve been making this cake for years. It was one of my Grandma’s favorites. I use the recipe like it is with one exception. We like it better with Butterfinger bars. So good!
Beverly Pogue says
I’ve never made one but thinking I’d use yellow cake and maybe crushed butterfingers instead😋🤩
Teresa Stopher says
I have made this cake exactly as written.
It is so decadent, nothing needs to be changed! Hot fudge topping would be good, but caramel adds just the right flavor! Heath bars or Toffee Bits make the perfect topping! This makes me so hungry for this tantalizing dessert!!! Off to the kitchen for me!!!
Billy Clark says
Definitely add a little chocolate syrup over the cool whip.
Billy Clark says
Definitely add Heath bar pieces, chocolate cake not vanilla, hot fudge for sure, no I haven’t made it yet but I plan to
Donna says
I’d make the better than sex cake with chocolate cake mix and use reese’s as the topping.
Beth says
I haven’t made this cake, but I would definitely try it with a few changes. I would use a deep chocolate cake mix instead of devil’s food. Since I am not a big fan of caramel, I would use a chocolate fudge sauce in the individual slices after it is cut and top it with lots of chocolate goodies! Also, not a fan of Cool Whip, so I would make my own whipped cream. I don’t think this cake will last very long!!!!
Kimberly Newsom says
I have made a better than sex cake before. I use caramel and hot fudge sauce on top of the cake and then drizzle more after topping with cool whip and crushed heath bars.
Jenny Schoel says
This is probably one of my most favorite cakes. It’s so easy to make, refreshing with the lighter frosting/whipped topping, yet satisfies your sweet tooth. It’s great for potlucks or a get together , as it can be made ahead of time and then kept in the fridge.
Alyssa McClaskey says
I’ve never had this cake before, but i would love to try it! Heath bars are one of my favorites so i would leave those top! I would definitely make it a vanilla cake.
Lori Letulle says
I have not made this cake before. I would keep the chocolate fudge cake, the fudge sauce, Cool Whip but, I would use the Heath bar along with other crunchy candy bars.
Dannette M Hollimon says
Looks delicious. I’d take away the heath bars and use another candy bar. Definitely chocolate!!!
Tanya Sands says
As a romance author, I find this recipe very inspiring (so much so that I was able to power through a scene which had mentally blocked me for DAYS). I have have not tried the recipe YET, but with my scene written, what else could I possible do but to pay homage to the muse. I wouldn’t change the candy bar for 1 simple reason: like sex, the candy tempts you to want more, to NEED more. I think the chocolate cake would be the best bet for this recipe. If made right, it would be rich and luscious and sinful; everthing sex is and should be.
By the way, thank you for getting me out of my writer’s block. Was it as good for you as it was for me *wink, wink*
Linda Williams says
Delicious! But needs mini Reese’s peanut butter cups chopped up on it
Deena Resnickoff says
I’ve never tried a Better Than Sex cake. Love your recipes and the tips!
Teresa Gerber says
Sounds delish!! I love the heathe bars on top, but would also add some hot fudge..yum yum!!
Amber G says
I’ve made it! So delicious and I use the Heath bars!
MaryRuth says
I would definitely top with heath bars… chocolate cake, always chocolate. Yes to the hot fudge! Never made one but I’ve eaten one and I’m excited to try it!
Abby Ramsey says
Fantastic cake!! I’ve had this cake before and couldn’t believe how good it was. So glad I now have the recipe!! Thanks.
Phyllis Overturf says
Looks like a very good cake! I think curled chocolate would be nice.
Tanya Sands says
Why was my original comment deleted? Did I do something wrong?
Doroth Blake says
I have not made this cake yet. I would use Devil’s food cake mix, Carmel sauce and heath bar topping. It looks so good.
Lathie McKinney says
I have made this cake. It has to stay chocolate. I would top it with chocolate syrup. All this may end up being “death by chocolate ” cake.😄
Lathie McKinney says
I have made this cake. It has to stay chocolate fudge cake. I’d use Carmel topping and a candy bar with coconut. Like mounds.
Lynn McIver says
I have never made this cake, but you can bet your bottom dollar, I will be now. Because of many allergies including nuts I would instead use shaved white chocolate and slices of kiwi or toasted coconut💜💜💜
Kathy McSparen says
I would top it with pecans and caramel sauce and mini milk chocolate chips.
Cheryl Dye says
I would use the Heath Bars.😋
Janette Smith says
I have not made this cake before but it sounds delicious. I would probably leave it as chocolate cake with whipped cream, hot urge sauce nd chopped pecans or walnuts instead of the Heath Bar. I have made another cake called Better Than Sex Cake but the recipe is totally different.
Gabriela B. says
I would top any dessert with Heath Bars.
Melina says
I would absolutely make this with my homemade chocolate or vegan vanilla cake as well as homemade whipped topping! Can’t wait to try this one!
Robin York says
I would make this as the recipe says but I would mix the cool whip with softened cream cheese and a half cup if powdered sugar. Ice the cake with this mixture and add the crushed Heath bars on top.
beatricel salazar says
Better when you add pecans and coconut.
Lorinda Raymond says
I would add a drizzle of hot fudge to the recipe and I would also like to try snickers chopped up and rollo chopped up as well.
Sue at Blu says
looks decadent! pinned
Kyrah says
I love this recipe! I thought there was a blurb about how to make it bigger by adding flour and cocoa powder??
Soraya says
Save yourself a slice a cake or it will be gone!! This is such a moist and sweet but sophisticated dessert. Super easy to make would definitely give it a try! 10/10!
Christi says
Thank you for pro tips and photos! Def makes recipes fool proof!
Beth Kramer says
The better than sex cake is awesome! A friend made it and I loved it! I made it twice and mine appears to be soggy. It’s still good though. I use a glass pan and pour the milk and caramel right after I poke the holes. Should I wait till the cake cools before pouring in the liquids?
Carol says
Thank you for sharing your recipes. Fantastic. 😋
Molly says
Do you have recipe for caramel sauce to use on poke cake?
Layne Kangas says
Hi, Molly – this is our homemade caramel sauce, enjoy!
Lynn says
Well, that was a surprise! I needed a cake for a chocoholic guest, and this sure hit the spot! The cake baked so beautifully in my 9×13 pan, puffed up go smoothly, it was a shame to poke it full of holes with the end of a rather thick wooden spoon, but I did! I made sure I filled the holes with the condensed milk and caramel sauce and spread the rest over the cake, put it into the fridge. I did top with crushed Score bars, but of course would omit them if I make it for family since our Grandson has a peanut allergy. This was sticky, chocolatey, and delicious! I didn’t use the Cool Whip, but served it with a lovely vanilla ice cream ball on top and it made for quite a nice presentation! Thank you for such a quick, easy, yet very presentable dessert!
JACKIE says
Can you use homemade whip cream? I haven’t made this cake yet but all the recipes I’ve made have been AMAZING! Thank yall for the recipes
Layne Kangas says
Hi, Jackie – yep, that would work, enjoy!
Janel says
Easy and super tasty! Followed the recipe but used coconut condensed milk and added a little vanilla extract and cinnamon to the cake when mixing. was a huge hit! Thanks for a great cake idea!
Heidi says
I Absolutely L❤️VE this cake! It’s always my Go-To dessert to take to any kind of gatherings. It’s sooo moist, not to sweet, very easy to make, fairly cheap to make (approx $10) and it NeVeR lasts. I’m telling you, people WILL devour this cake!!! If you want to sweep someone off their feet, or make them believe you’re an excellent baker (which I am not lol) this cake will do the trick!! Yum-Yum 🤤 It’s a must have for your recipe book!
Food nutters says
OMG I need to try this 🙂 It looks like a sugar addicts dream 🙂 Thank you for the recipe.
Natasha Mairs says
The title of this post really shouted out to me! That cake looks amazing!!!!!
Rachael Urbanek says
Made this for my work crew, Devine is what comes to mind 💕 everyone loved and asked for the recipe, hehehehe -now they think I am an awesome cook.. super easy! Thanks for sharing
Victoria Gates says
I’ve been fixing this cake for years, my family always called it Ooey Gooey Cake. It’s easy and so delicious! Thanks for sharing your recipe.
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!❤️Thank 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 🙂