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If you’re a chocolate lover, this Better Than Sex Cake is the poke cake of your dreams! Rich chocolate cake is topped with condensed milk and luscious whipped cream, then finished off with caramel sauce and toffee bits for a chocolate dessert you won’t soon forget. It’s a super indulgent cake that’s wonderfully sinful!
5-Star Review
“This Better than Sex Cake was a smash hit! Was very easy to make and was so delicious and moist. I did add the Toffee and Caramel 😋 DELISH!” -Lisa
Better Than Sex Poke Cake
Store-bought chocolate cake mix has never been dressed up this deliciously! To make this cake super simple and easy, I started with a box of cake mix, though you can bake your Favorite Chocolate Cake if you prefer. I then poured sweetened condensed milk into the holes and topped the cake with whipped cream, Homemade Caramel Sauce, and toffee bits for the most decadent chocolate cake you can make from a mix. Though if you want to lighten things up, feel free to swap the toppings for fresh berries or chocolate-covered strawberries.
Better Than Sex Cake Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 9×13 Baking Pan
- Hand Mixer
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounces chocolate cake mix 432 grams (1 box), Betty Crocker Super Moist™ Favorites Devil's Food Cake Mix recommended
- 1¼ cups water 284 grams
- ½ cup vegetable oil 100 grams
- 3 large eggs 150 grams
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk 396 grams (1 can)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams, divided
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream 341 grams, cold, or store bought
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 14 grams
Optional Garnishes
- Caramel sauce
- Toffee bits
Instructions
- Bake the chocolate cake mix as directed on the box. Once it is baked and out of the oven let it cool completely.15.25 ounces chocolate cake mix, 1¼ cups water, ½ cup vegetable oil, 3 large eggs
- Once cooled, create small holes throughout the entire cake with the back of a narrow mixing spoon. Be sure to not poke all the way through the cake. Set aside.
- In a small bowl combine the sweetened and condensed milk, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir until combined.14 ounces sweetened condensed milk, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Pour the sweetened and condensed milk mixture over the cake. The mixture should fill all the holes created previously.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes for best results.
- While the cake is chilling, make the whipped cream: In a large bowl combine the heavy whipping cream, powdered, sugar, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. Using a hand mixer, beat the mixture on high until it thickens and has the consistency of whipped cream, about 3-5 minutes.1½ cups heavy whipping cream, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Using a spatula or other tool, spread the whipped cream over the entire cake in an even layer, then drizzle the caramel sauce and toffee bits evenly over the cake, optional.Caramel sauce, Toffee bits
Becky’s Tips
- The holes should be around 1 inch apart. Too close together and the cake will be too moist, too far apart and there may not be enough filling.
- Nutritional information does not include optional garnishes.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Did you make this? Leave a comment!
How to Make Better Than Sex Cake Step by Step
Prepare the cake mix: Bake a 15.25-ounce chocolate cake mix as directed on the box with 1 1/4 cups of water, 1/2 cup of vegetable oil, and 3 large eggs. Once it is out of the oven let it cool completely.
Make the holes: Once cooled, create small holes throughout the entire cake with the back of a narrow mixing spoon. Be sure to not poke all the way through the cake. Set aside.
Combine the topping ingredients: In a small bowl, mix 14 ounces of sweetened condensed milk, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Stir until combined.
Pour the milk mixture over the cake: Pour the sweetened and condensed milk mixture over the cake. The mixture should fill all the holes.
Chill: Chill in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes for best results.
Prepare the garnishes: While the cake is chilling, whip 1 1/2 cups whipped cream and then combine with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. Using a hand mixer, beat the mixture on high until it thickens and has the consistency of whipped cream, about 3-5 minutes.
Top the cake: Using a spatula or other tool, spread the whipped cream over the entire cake in an even layer, then drizzle the caramel sauce and toffee bits evenly over the cake, optional.
How to Store
This cake will keep well in the fridge for two days. It will still be good to eat after that, but will start to get a little dry. Keep it covered to extend it’s life as long as possible.
To freeze, it’s best not to add the whipped cream. Pour the condensed milk on top, then wrap it tightly with plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag. Thaw in the fridge overnight before adding the cream and serving.
Serving Suggestions
There’s never a bad time to enjoy this indulgent chocolate dessert! It’s always a huge hit on Valentine’s Day (mostly because of that daring name), along with this sexy Love Potion #9, and because it’s chilled, it’s ideal for the summer with a nice cool glass of Homemade Lemonade.
Can I use cool whip or whipped topping instead of heavy cream and powder sugar?
Sure!
I made a trifle. Cut in small pieces and layer cake , whipped cream and caramel. It’s a hit every time.
This “Better than Sex Cake” was a smash hit! Was very easy to make and was so delicious and moist. I did add the Toffee and Caramel…😋 DELISH!
Thanks for stopping by and sharing, Lisa!
So excited to make this! Question—- could I cut it in half and layer it to make it a little fancier when I serve? Or would it fall apart? Thanks!
I haven’t tried layering it before, I am sorry!