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Better Than Sex Cake Recipe

This indulgent better than sex cake combines moist chocolate cake with gooey caramel and a rich cream cheese frosting for an easy dessert that'll have you swooning like you're reading your favorite romance novel!
Prep 3 hours
Cook 40 minutes
Total 3 hours 40 minutes
Fat 32
Carbs 74
Protein 8
Yield 16

Ingredients

Dry

Wet

  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup sour cream

Sauce

  • 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup caramel sauce ~4oz

Toppings

  • 8 oz. cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz. Hershey's Heath milk chocolate toffee bits

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉ and line a 9x13-inch cake pan with parchment paper or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place all the dry ingredients into a large bowl and mix well. Set aside.
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  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients until combined and smooth.
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  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir together until combined.
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  • Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan and bake for 35-40 minutes.
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  • Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
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  • While the cake is cooling, combine the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl. Whisk together until combined.
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  • Once the cake has cooled, use a knife or the pointed end of a spatula and cut slits or poke holes into the cake.
  • Drizzle the sauce over the cake and set aside. Allow to cool completely. About 2-3 hours.
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  • Make the frosting. Add the cream cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to a large mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer, mix until smooth and stiff peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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  • To assemble the cake, spread the frosting evenly over the cake and top with the chocolate toffee bits.
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  • Slice and serve.
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Tips & Notes

  • Make the cake a day ahead of time to save on time. Wait to frost until you are ready to serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 593kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 32g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 61g