Better Than Anything Cake

Better Than Anything Cake is a rich, indulgent dessert featuring a moist chocolate cake soaked in sweetened condensed milk and caramel.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Chilling Time 2

Total Time 2 50

Servings: 12 slices

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cake

1 box Devil's Food Cake Mix Can use homemade cake for an elevated experience.
1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk Do not substitute.

For the Topping

1 cup Caramel Sauce Salted caramel is a great choice.
1 container Cool Whip Can be replaced with freshly whipped cream.

For the Garnish

2 bars Heath Bars (chopped) Can swap with crushed cookies or other candy bars.

Equipment

9x13 inch baking dish
nonstick cooking spray
spatula

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Better Than Anything Cake

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Prepare the Devil’s Food cake mix according to package instructions and pour into the baking dish. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
Once finished baking, let the cake cool for about 10 minutes, then poke holes evenly across the top.
Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the warm cake and let it absorb for 10-15 minutes.
Drizzle caramel sauce over the cake and spread evenly with a spatula.
Cover the cake and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Once chilled, spread Cool Whip on top of the cake.
Sprinkle chopped Heath bars over the Cool Whip, gently pressing them down.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 260mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Poke holes deeply to allow for better absorption of flavors. Chill overnight for the best taste. Customize toppings as desired.

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