Description
This decadent chocolate cake is soaked with sweetened condensed milk and caramel, then topped with whipped topping and Heath bar pieces for an irresistibly rich dessert that lives up to its name.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box Duncan Hines chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients required on box)
- 1 (14 oz) can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk (regular, reduced fat, or fat free)
- 1 (8 oz) jar Smucker’s caramel topping
- 1 (8 oz) container Cool Whip, thawed to room temperature
- 3 Heath candy bars, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the cake base
- Bake the cake according to package directions in a 9×13 pan. For a healthier option, substitute applesauce for oil as called for on the box, which significantly reduces calories without affecting taste. Allow the cake to cool for about 5 minutes after baking.
- Create the moisture infusion
- Using the handle end of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the warm cake. While the cake is still warm, slowly pour the sweetened condensed milk over the top, ensuring some gets into all the holes. Next, drizzle the caramel topping evenly over the cake, also making sure it seeps into the holes.
- Add the topping
- Spread the thawed Cool Whip evenly across the top of the cake. Sprinkle the chopped Heath candy bar pieces over the entire surface for a crunchy, toffee finish.
- Chill and serve
- Refrigerate the cake until ready to serve. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For easier chopping of Heath bars, use a blender or food processor to achieve a finer texture.
- The cake tastes even better the next day after the flavors have had time to meld together.
- You can substitute other candy bars like Butterfinger or Snickers for variation.
- This cake is perfect for potlucks and family gatherings as it can be made ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg