Let’s get specific, Better Than Sex Cake recipe is moist and delicious and a super fun cake to make and share. It’s ooey gooey flavors really make this dessert recipe extra special. Some prefer to call this Better than Whatever Cake and I’m okay with that, especially when there are kids around.
Better Than Sex Cake is made with a chocolate cake mix. I do love Devils Food Cake but a good Chocolate Cake Mix is perfect. Make sure to follow the directions on the box with Eggs, Oil and Water. I also prefer to use either a hand mixer or a large stand mixer when mixing the cake mix too. It’s lighter which works well in this recipe.
Better Than Sex Cake Ingredients
- Chocolate Cake Mix
- Eggs, Oil and Water as directed on Cake Mix
- Sweetened Condensed Milk
- Cool Whip
- Heath Bar
- Mini Chocolate Chips
- Caramel Sauce
Supplies Needed
- Mixing Bowl
- 9x13 Pan
- Round Wooden Spoon (handle)
- Hand Mixer
- Measuring Spoons
- Rubber Spatula
Why Devils Food Cake?
I’ll be very candid with you. I prefer Betty Crocker Cake Mixes. I like the way they bake, the texture is always spot on. Devils Food Cake is a more dense cake. When making a Poke Cake you want a cake that is sturdy and will hold up with all the yummy ingredients you put on it. That is why I choose Devils Food Cake Mix for this recipe.
Mix up the cake according to the package and bake. Once out of the oven use the handle of a wooden spoon and poke holes into the cake. This is a fun step that the kids love to help with. The pan will be hot so make sure no one gets burned.
Pour 1 can of Sweetened Condensed Milk directly on the cake. Notice how I drizzle the sweetened condensed milk into every hole? I want to make sure it gets throughout the entire cake. Then I use a rubber spatula to spread all over.
The cake is still warm so the condensed milk will absorb quickly. Now let the cake cool. You can even place it in the refrigerator if you wish. But the cake must be cool before you proceed further.
Spread a small tub of Cool-Whip on top of cake and top with Heath Bar Bits and Mini Chocolate Chips. It’s that simple.
We love to drizzle Caramel Sauce on each piece before serving for an extra WOW Factor and it doesn’t disappoint.
Each Bit will curb your appetite and you will be licking your lips for more. As a family, we have loved making this fun and easy recipe for years. The kids don’t care what it’s called, they just know they want some and they always come back with a clean plate.
Family Memories are Priceless
I adore recipes that gather my family and create fun times. This is one of those recipes where everyone is happy to come together, enjoy some dessert and play some games. The laughter that comes is truly priceless. For me, that is my Joy.
The “Better Than” type recipes are abundant but I want to share with you one of my other very favorites. Better than Sex Chex Mix is Ah-Ma-ZING! The mini Peanut Butter Cups truly add to this recipe and I love the crunch of the Chex Mix. With so many textures and flavors, it’s a favorite for many reasons.
What is Poke Cake?
A Poke Cake is a generic term for a cake that you poke holes into so you can drizzle a sauce, cream, or even Jell-O. It’s a fun and easy dessert that can be made with endless flavor combinations.
Did you know back in the 1940’s the first Poke Cake Recipe was printed on a can of Nestle’s Sweetened Condensed Milk. It was a favorite from the beginning.
Poke Cake Recipes
So many flavor combinations come to mind when I think of a Poke Cake. Traditionally Better Than Sex Cake is a Poke Cake Recipe. But we also love to make these combinations too.
- Lemon Cake with Raspberry Syrup
- Chocolate Cake with German Chocolate Topping
- FunFetti Poke Cake
- Lemon with Cream Cheese
- Strawberry Cheese Cake Poke Cake
How to Store Poke Cake
The best way to store a Poke Cake is to cover with Plastic Wrap and keep in the refrigerator. You can also Freeze Poke Cake. Make sure it’s covered and sealed and freeze for up to 3 months.
Baked Desserts to Love
- Candy Corn Poke Cake
- Better than Sex Chex Mix
- Coconut Lime Zucchini Bread
- Lemon Pound Cake
- 3 Ingredient Lemon Bars
- Peanut Butter Brownies
- Snickerdoodle Bars
Better Than Sex Cake
Ingredients
- 1 Box Devil Food Cake Mix
- 3 Eggs
- ½ Cup Oil
- 1 ¼ Cup Water
- 1 Cool Whip
- 1 Can Sweetened Condensed Milk
- Mini Chocolate Chips
- Heath Bits
- Caramel Sauce - Optional
Instructions
- In a large mixing Bowl combine Cake Mix, Eggs, Water and Oil
- Beat for 2 minutes on Medium High
- Spray 9x13 Glass Pan with cooking spray and pour batter into pan. Spread evenly
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean
- Using the end of a round wooden spoon handle, poke holes in cake. I prefer to poke holes about 2 - 2 ½ inches apart in rows.
- Pour 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk on top of cake allowing to drizzle into holes. Spread using a rubber spatula.
- Allow cake to fully cool. 1 Hour
- Spread Cool Whip on cooled cake and top with Heath Bits covered in Chocolate and Mini Chocolate Chips.
- Serve with a drizzle of Caramel on each piece.
- Store covered in refrigerator
Notes
- Mixing Bowl
- 9×13 Pan
- Round Wooden Spoon (handle)
- Hand Mixer
- Measuring Spoons
- Rubber Spatula
- Lemon Cake with Raspberry Syrup
- Chocolate Cake with German Chocolate Topping
- FunFetti Poke Cake
- Lemon with Cream Cheese
- Strawberry Cheese Cake Poke Cake
Nutrition Disclaimer
All nutrition values are approximate and calculated by a plugin and are provided as a courtesy. Adding or subtracting ingredients will change the nutritional value.
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