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.
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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.
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Comments
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💕☺️