Description
Better than anything bars elevate dessert expectations with layers of indulgent chocolate, caramel, and whipped cream. Chocolate lovers will discover a sinful treat that satisfies deep cravings and delivers pure bliss in each heavenly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box (15.25 ounces / 432 grams) devils food cake mix
- 1 can (14 ounces / 397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup (180 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Binding and Moisture Ingredients:
- ½ cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
Flavor and Topping Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 grams) caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup (60 grams) toffee bits (Heath or Skor)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt (optional, for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Thoroughly combine the cake mix, melted butter, and egg in a spacious mixing bowl until a uniform, slightly sticky dough forms.
- Transfer the prepared mixture into the parchment-lined or greased 9×13-inch baking dish, using clean hands or a spatula to create an even, smooth layer across the entire surface.
- Carefully spread the dough to reach all corners of the pan, ensuring a consistent thickness throughout to promote uniform baking.
- Place the baking dish into the preheated oven set at 350°F (175°C), positioning it in the center rack for optimal heat distribution.
- Bake the base until the edges turn golden brown and the center appears set, typically requiring 15-20 minutes of cooking time.
- Remove from the oven and allow the base to cool completely at room temperature, which helps create a stable foundation for subsequent layers.
- Once cooled, the base will be ready for additional toppings or finishing touches, creating a delectable dessert bar with a perfectly crisp foundation.
Notes
- Swap out regular cake mix for gluten-free alternatives to make this dessert celiac-friendly and equally delicious.
- Experiment with different cake mix flavors like chocolate or funfetti to create unique variations that match your mood or occasion.
- Use a silicone spatula to ensure the dough is distributed evenly, preventing uneven baking and guaranteeing a consistent texture throughout the bars.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting to achieve clean, precise edges and prevent crumbling when serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg