Better Than Sex Cake

This aptly named Better Than Sex Cake — complete with a sweetened condensed milk-caramel sauce, chocolate-covered toffee, and whipped topping — is as indulgent as it gets. 

Better Than Sex Cake Ingredients

These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this easy Better Than Sex Cake recipe: 

• Cake mix: This decadent dessert starts with a package of devil’s food cake mix. 
• Water and oil: Water and oil add moisture and keep the cake from drying out.
• Eggs: Three eggs lend more moisture and help bind the cake batter together.
• Sweetened condensed milk: A ½ can of sweetened condensed milk takes things over the top. 
• Caramel: Use store-bought caramel ice cream topping or make your own at home. 
• Chocolate-covered toffee: Chocolate-covered toffee bars lend sweetness, crunch, and richness. 
• Frozen whipped topping: A container of thawed whipped topping is the perfect sweet and fluffy finishing touch. 

How to Make Better Than Sex Cake

You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make Better Than Sex Cake at home: 

1. Make the cake batter and pour it into the prepared pan. 
2. Bake the cake until a toothpick comes out clean, then cut slits across the top of the cake. 
3. Combine the condensed milk and caramel on the stove, then pour over the baked cake. 
4. Top the cooled cake with the whipped topping. Drizzle with caramel and chill. 

Tip from recipe creator Elaine : “I crush my toffee candy bars into small chunks as opposed to crumbs — I like to have pieces I can chew on!”

Can You Make Better Than Sex Cake Ahead of Time? 

Yes, this Better Than Sex Cake is a perfect make-ahead dessert because it is served chilled. Simply make the cake ahead of time and follow the storage instructions below. 

How to Store Better Than Sex Cake

Cover the cake tightly (with storage wrap and/or aluminum foil) and store in the refrigerator for up to three days. 

Can You Freeze Better Than Sex Cake? 

Yes. If you plan to freeze Better Than Sex Cake, go ahead and bake it in a foil pan. Wrap the finished cake tightly in storage wrap, then follow it up with a layer of aluminum foil. Freeze for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving. 

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“Excellent,” raves Michele S. “The name lends itself to some interesting conversation starters. The cake is fantastic! I love it as it is. But I’ve also made it with melted peanut butter and crushed peanut butter cups. It’s yummy that way too.”

“Cake was moist and delicious,” according to Renika. “The cake does taste better on the second day. All the syrup soaks in and it’s rich and delicious. It needs to be served cold too.”

“SO amazing,” says Kim. “I am not a fan of cake or toffee, but this was moist and really light! I used fresh brewed coffee in place of the water for the cake.”