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Better Than Sex Cake – Recipe

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Okay, I know the name of this cake is out there (Better Than Sex Cake, lol!) but I didn’t come up with it!ย  It’s super easy to make and I promise you, you won’t regret making it!ย  And by the way, if you like poke cakes…check out these other poke cake recipes!

I learned how to make it from a co-worker and am super thankful she decided to bring it in as a treat one day for lunch!ย  ๐Ÿ˜‰

ย Want to make it yourself?ย  Here’s what you’ll need:

 

Ingredients:

*9×13 glass baking dish
*1 pack of Moist Supreme Devil’s Food Cake Mix (or plain chocolate cake mix)
*Whatever ingredients your cake mix calls for – this varies, so look at the box!ย  ๐Ÿ˜‰
*One can of Sweetened Condensed Milk
*One bag of Heath Bars (Mini/Fun Size)
*1 tub of Cool Whip (thawed)
*Caramel Ice Cream Topping

Directions and Photos:

Step 1 – Mix and bake your cake mix (follow the directions on the box)

Step 2 – Let the cake cool for 10 minutes and then get out a wooden spoon!
Better Than Sex Cake Recipe - delicious chocolate poke cake with whipped cream topping and topped with caramel and heath bar bits!
Step 3 – Using the end of your wooden spoon, poke holes in your cake.ย  Don’t worry, your cake is going to look like hot mess too.

Better Than Sex Cake Recipe
Go ahead and poke a few more holes then I did!


Step 4
– Drizzle the sweetened condensed milk into the holes that you poked in it and all over the top of the cake.ย  Then, take your caramel topping and drizzle that on top of the cake too.ย  It should look something like this:

Better Than Sex Cake Recipe - delicious chocolate poke cake with whipped cream topping and topped with caramel and heath bar bits!

Step 5 – put your cake in the fridge until it’s cool…this is important so that you don’t melt the Cool Whip in the next step.

Step 6 – Now that your cake is completely cool…it’s time to top it!ย  Take your thawed Cool Whip and spread it on the top of the cake.ย  Then, take your Heath Bars (I crushed about half of the bag of minis with a rolling pin, you can use less or more according to what you like) and spread them all over the top of the cake.ย  Lastly, you’ll take your caramel and drizzle a little bit more over the whole top of the cake.

This is what you’ll get:

Better Than Sex Cake Recipe - chocolate cake with surprise bites of gooey caramel, topped with whipped cream, heath bits and more caramel!

Step 7 – You can eat it right away, but I’d recommend putting it back in the fridge for a bit.ย  The longer it sets, the more the sweetened condensed milk and caramel have to soak into the cake.

Enjoy!

Oh, and remember to put the cake back in the fridge if you have left-overs due to the Cool Whip!ย  ๐Ÿ™‚

*As a side note…you can try making this cake with other types of candy other than Heath Bars.ย  I think this cake would be really good with chopped up Snickers or Reese’s Cups! *

Please let me know what you think of this cake if you make it!ย  ๐Ÿ™‚

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56 comments
  1. Alex & Malisa says:
    January 27, 2012 at 3:30 am

    I've actually had this cake before, but I've never made it myself. I'm totally going to have to soon though. Looks soooo good!

    Reply
  2. CMM & JMM says:
    January 27, 2012 at 3:39 am

    I've done this before, using slightly different ingrediants. I use the Betty Crocker German Chocolate Cake mix and instead of Heath bars, smashed Butterfingers/caramel is my poison. But you're right, it is amazing regardless of what is used. And SO easy!

    Reply
  3. Modern Momma says:
    January 28, 2012 at 2:49 am

    Malisa to you need to make it! It was super easy!

    Reply
  4. Modern Momma says:
    January 28, 2012 at 2:50 am

    CMM and JMM – Oh my goodness! That sounds amazing too! I will need to try those! I love German Chocolate Cake and hadn't even thought about Butterfingers! Thanks for the suggestion!

    Reply
  5. Kristie says:
    January 29, 2012 at 7:43 pm

    Wow, that looks delicious! I definitely need to try it sometime. Unfortunately my husband isn't a huge sweets person so I'd probably end up eating it all myself! ๐Ÿ˜›

    Reply
  6. Modern Momma says:
    January 29, 2012 at 8:50 pm

    Kristie…it's worth it! Lol, I ate most of ours…my Husband isn't a huge 'sweets' person either and he really liked it too…so maybe you can bring your Hubby to the dark side! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  7. More About the Morrisons says:
    February 1, 2012 at 3:16 am

    Made it tonight….DELISH! and super easy….Thanks for the idea!
    -Stacy

    Reply
    1. Linda's Kitchem says:
      September 7, 2016 at 8:00 pm

      I hav made this cake many times over the yrs.its always a big hit!!!!

      Reply
  8. Modern Momma says:
    February 2, 2012 at 3:35 am

    Stacy – Glad you loved it! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  9. Vicki Elix says:
    February 14, 2013 at 4:48 pm

    This cake is to die for. Can’t wait to try it. Thank you so much for sharing it.

    Reply
  10. Sydsisismom says:
    May 27, 2013 at 10:37 pm

    Delicious! Made it today & over half of it is already gone. Try it, you’ll love it.

    Reply
  11. phyllis says:
    July 30, 2013 at 9:20 pm

    My mother gave me this recipe years ago. She found it in the Brandon Sun. \it was called Loretta Lynn’s chocolate cake. She used score chocolate bars. It has been a hit for many years.

    Reply
  12. Britt says:
    July 30, 2013 at 9:51 pm

    Done this before with slightly different ingredients. Also if you use a rubber spatula and spread the caramel and milk into the holes it makes the cake a lot sweeter.

    Reply
  13. bellsmama07 says:
    October 25, 2013 at 5:18 am

    A friend for work made this for ‘pot luck’ day at work, it was amazing! How long is it good for in the refrigerator?

    Reply
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  15. Anne davidson says:
    February 20, 2014 at 7:40 pm

    Can you use white cake mix instead the chocolate looks yummy too.

    Reply
  16. Tia says:
    March 3, 2014 at 9:39 pm

    I make this cake, my mom always made it when I was a kid, but we spread a tub of marshmallow cream after you pour the condensed milk while the cake is still a little warm! It is DELICIOUS!! We usually just sprinkle chopped pecans on the top of the cool whip, but I bet Heath bars are great, too! One of my all time faves!

    Reply
  17. Christina says:
    March 22, 2014 at 9:29 pm

    I’m making one right now. The cake is in the oven as I type. Instead of Heath bars, I’m using Hershey’s Symphony bars with almonds and toffe chips. I can’t wait to see how this turns out

    Reply
  18. Holly Westfall says:
    April 20, 2014 at 5:44 pm

    I’m making this for Easter…. It smells and looks delicious…. will report back on the taste…..

    Reply
  19. Ms Jayda Jazz says:
    May 11, 2014 at 3:24 pm

    Does it matter if you use a chocolate cake?? Do you think I could use a yellow cake mix?? Would it taste too different??

    Reply
    1. Valerie says:
      July 23, 2016 at 1:10 pm

      I made it using a yellow cake mix and it was DELISH!

      Reply
    2. Tammy says:
      September 16, 2016 at 9:57 pm

      I always use a butter pecan cake mix and it is Awesome!!!!! Have made it that way for years and if I take it to a potluck everyone wants the recipe. Try the butter pecan flavored cake mix if you like the butter pecan flavors….you won’t be sorry.

      Reply
  20. Linda says:
    May 15, 2014 at 12:19 pm

    I just made this for the 100 th time. My 14 yr old grandson b day is tomorrow an this is what he wants instead of gifts. I use mrs Richardson butterscotch/ Carmel topping an also mrs Richardson hot fudge. Then top with whip cream an Heath pieces.

    Reply
  21. TJ says:
    June 22, 2014 at 2:59 pm

    Making this for my pregnant wife today. She’s very excited.

    Reply
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  24. Chris says:
    December 28, 2014 at 11:29 pm

    Ii have made this for YEARS but I let it cool completely after I poke holes and I use German chocolate cake with Mrs Richardsons butterscotch Carmel ice cream topping.
    Rave reviews every time by the company I worked for of over 70 people !

    Reply
    1. Morgan says:
      December 29, 2014 at 10:32 am

      Oh my! That sounds delicious! ๐Ÿ™‚ I’m going to have to try your variation out for sure the next time I make it!

      Reply
  25. Sarah says:
    December 29, 2014 at 10:11 pm

    Made this for my parents tonight- so quick, easy and delicious!! Thank you for a great guide!!

    Reply
  26. Sherill says:
    January 3, 2015 at 3:50 pm

    Excited to try this my cake just came out of the oven and i am waiting for it to cool

    Reply
  27. Teresa says:
    January 10, 2015 at 4:07 am

    Oh sweet Lawd…. Thank you!!!

    Reply
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  29. Stacy P. says:
    February 8, 2015 at 10:58 am

    I substituted Devils Food cake mix for German Choc. cake mix & love this recipe!

    Reply
  30. Heather says:
    February 19, 2015 at 7:38 pm

    Can this be made the night before? I’m wondering if it would enhance the flavor or would it become soggy. I can’t wait to make it!

    Reply
    1. Morgan says:
      February 19, 2015 at 10:23 pm

      Yes! ๐Ÿ™‚ I actually like it better when it sits overnight since I think the flavors are even better! I didn’t find it to be too soggy the next day. Let me know what you think after you make it. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  31. Heather says:
    February 21, 2015 at 9:20 pm

    I did end up making the cake the night before. It was scrumptious! It was perfect for our girls night out. My friends raved about it… and devoured it. My hubby was disappointed that I came home with an empty dish. I reassured him that I would make it again soon. Thank you for the delicious recipe and great advice!

    Reply
  32. Shawn says:
    July 5, 2015 at 2:00 pm

    when I make one of these for work I always have to make two because my kids love it so much. I don’t do the sweetened condensed milk. After I poke the holes. I use a whole jar of hot fudge. And a whole jar of caramel topping. I get both in the ice cream topper isle. I put both those things on about ten min after I get the cake out of the oven. Then fridge over night. And right before I’m leaving with it I put the big container of cool whip (my kids love cool whip) on top then a whole bag of Heath bar bites I buy in the baking isle. I’ve won the baking competition 2 years in a row at work. So easy and every one just raves about this dessert.

    Reply
  33. Elizabeth Plascencia says:
    September 1, 2015 at 9:55 am

    I LOVE THIS CAKE!!!! IT IS JUST LIKE THE NAME SAYS “BETTER THAN SEX”

    Reply
  34. Stephanie says:
    September 23, 2015 at 8:49 am

    My family loves this cake. I call it something else because of the grandchildren (curious minds want to know). They all have different taste so I divide the finish touches into thirds. My usual toppings are Heath, Reese’s and pecans. It is a fantastic “take along”. Love your site. I know you put a lot of time into sharing with us. Thanks!!!!

    Reply
  35. Kathryn says:
    October 1, 2015 at 6:21 pm

    Hi, thank you for the recipe, and I just made it, and thought I would let you know that it doesn’t say the Heath bar topping in the ingredients, so I didn’t know to by it till after I read the directions. Thanks

    Reply
    1. Morgan says:
      October 2, 2015 at 2:13 pm

      I’m so sorry about that! This recipe has been up since 2012 and no one has said anything. It’s fixed now. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  36. Shea says:
    October 1, 2015 at 7:58 pm

    Can you use yellow or white cake mix? I don’t eat chocolate cake.

    Reply
    1. Morgan says:
      October 2, 2015 at 2:19 pm

      You sure can…it will of course change up the taste of the original cake but I’m betting it will still be very good! If you make it, let me know how it turned out! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  37. Cherell says:
    October 23, 2015 at 4:29 pm

    Wow just finished baking on absolutely delicious

    Reply
  38. Jennifer says:
    October 29, 2015 at 12:53 pm

    How far in advance can you make this. –Is it ok to fully make and keep in fridge for 6 hours before serving?

    Reply
    1. Morgan says:
      October 29, 2015 at 11:30 pm

      Yep, you can make it 6 hours in advance. I like to let it sit overnight but 6 hours is pretty good. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  39. Janet says:
    November 18, 2015 at 8:36 pm

    I used to make this for my sons and dare them to tell people the name. Lol. My recipe calls for a layer of chocolate fudge (Smuckers or Hershey’s jar) slightly warmed so it will be pourable. I put it over the condensed milk layer and use the caramel on top. Yummy.

    Reply
  40. Tea says:
    November 21, 2015 at 9:19 am

    I made this cake for Easter and everyone went bananas for it! ????..Making it again for Thanksgiving but doing half with candy and half with nuts for my Mom. Taste amazing either way. Thanks Soooo much for sharing this recipe, I had been looking everywhere for it.
    Happy Thanksgiving all! โ˜บ

    Reply
  41. Dee says:
    December 25, 2015 at 11:38 am

    Do you poke holes all the way to the bottom of pan?

    Reply
    1. Morgan says:
      December 26, 2015 at 8:15 pm

      Yep! Sorry for not seeing your comment sooner!

      Reply
  42. Dale says:
    April 24, 2016 at 8:20 am

    I just made this last night using peanut butter cups and I can’t wait to serve it and eat it today with my family! Will let you know…

    Reply
  43. Lara says:
    October 18, 2016 at 9:08 am

    I always stir my carmel & sweetened condensed milk together & bake two cakes at the same time to share the mixture with. It is still very delicious & our grandchildren love lots of cool whip . When our family is all together it is easy to have 30 or more in the house at one time.

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  44. Amber says:
    October 21, 2016 at 3:27 pm

    My step mom made this last week gave some to my son and I. I swear my first bite was a reaction that I was speechless until swallowed! Is this even cake! I said out loud! Now I am making it myself cake just got done enough time for me to let that baby cool while I go pick my son up from school. He’s gonna be quite excited. If you haven’t had this cake yet or made it yourself you need to get your booty up get those simple ingredients promise not regrets!

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  45. Gretchen says:
    March 3, 2018 at 10:49 pm

    Made it for my church dinner ,Should I say it was a Very big Hit !loved it

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  46. Kacie says:
    December 14, 2018 at 2:49 pm

    I have made this many times and my family LOVES IT!!! Strongly recommended for chocolate lovers!!! ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks for the receipe!

    Reply
  47. Debra says:
    July 2, 2019 at 9:51 pm

    Ive made this cake many many times. Tip… I use a butter pecan cake mix instead with the heath and caramel. Those flavors all merry together so well, so many compliments on it!

    Reply

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