Print

Better Than Anything Bars Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

These Better Than Anything Bars (also known as “Better Than Sex Bars”) are a rich, decadent dessert featuring layers of chocolate, caramel, and toffee over a soft, chewy base. They’re easy to make and perfect for parties, holidays, or satisfying a sweet tooth!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Base:

  • 1 box (15.25 oz / 432 g) devil’s food cake mix
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg

For the Toppings:

  • 1 can (14 oz / 397 g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup (180 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup (120 g) caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) toffee bits (Heath or Skor)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (optional, for extra flavor)

Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Base:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
  • In a large bowl, mix cake mix, melted butter, and egg until combined.
  • Press the dough evenly into the baking dish.

2️⃣ Bake & Add Layers:

  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the base is set but still soft.
  • Remove from oven and immediately pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the top.
  • Sprinkle with chocolate chips, then drizzle with caramel sauce.

3️⃣ Final Toppings & Bake Again:

  • Return to oven and bake for 12-15 more minutes, until the chocolate is melted and bubbly.
  • Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with toffee bits and sea salt (if using).

4️⃣ Cool & Serve:

  • Let cool completely before cutting into bars (about 1 hour).
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

📌 Extra Crunch? Add chopped pecans or almonds.
🍪 Cookie Dough Base? Swap cake mix for chocolate chip cookie dough.
🔥 Want a S’mores Twist? Add mini marshmallows on top before the second bake!
🥛 Best Served With? A cold glass of milk or vanilla ice cream.