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Our Better Than Sex Cake is a rich chocolate cake soaked in caramel and sweetened condensed milk, topped with fresh whipped cream and crunchy Heath bar pieces. It's the most requested dessert at every gathering, and one bite explains why!
The Chocolate Poke Cake Everyone Requests
I have been making this quick and easy Better Than Sex Cake (or “better than anything” cake) for years and it never gets old. It's a delicious chocolate cake drizzled with caramel sauce then whipped cream and topped with crunchy heath bar. You can make the chocolate cake and caramel sauce from scratch, or if you're short on time use a box cake mix or can of thick caramel sauce.
It's a great cake to make ahead of time, as I think it tastes best after sitting in the fridge for at least 24 hours.
Don't miss my other cake recipes, like Mississippi Mud Cake, Chocolate Bundt Cake, Chocolate Cobbler, Coconut Tres Leches Cake, or Butterfinger Cake!
How to make Better Than Sex Cake:
Bake Chocolate Cake: Any chocolate cake will work but my favorite is this Hershey's Chocolate Cake (baked in a 9×13” pan). Use a wooden skewer or a fork to poke holes all over the cake.
Pour Sauce: Pour caramel sauce and sweetened condensed milk evenly on top of the cake.
Spread Whipped Cream: Top with fresh whipping cream, spreading it to the edges.
Add Candy: Sprinkle chopped candy bars on top, we love crushed heath candy bars. Store leftover better than sex cake in the refrigerator for up to one week. If you have any leftover heath bars, make sure to make this Chocolate Trifle!
Better than Sex Cake
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 chocolate cake, , baked in a 9×13” pan
- 1 recipe caramel sauce, , or one 16oz jar caramel topping
- 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 3-4 heath candy bars, , chopped*
Instructions
- Bake cake in a 9×13'' according to recipe directions. Allow cake to cool, then poke holes in it with a fork or wooden skewer.1 chocolate cake
- Pour caramel sauce all over the cake, followed by sweetened condensed milk (I usually use about ½ of the can but the traditional recipe uses an entire can).1 recipe caramel sauce, 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- Add whipping cream to a mixing bowl and beat until soft peaks. Add powdered sugar and then beat the mixture until stiff peaks. Smooth the fresh whipped cream over the cooled cake. Sprinkle with heath candy pieces.1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream, ¼ cup powdered sugar, 3-4 heath candy bars
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to one day, before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I originally shared this recipe March 2017. Updated June 2020, July 2023 and April 2026.
This cake looks absolutely irresistible—rich, indulgent, and perfect for sharing. I love how the caramel and sweetened condensed milk soak into the cake, making it extra moist and flavorful in every bite
The combination of light whipped cream with crunchy Heath bar pieces is such a great contrast in texture. And the fact that it tastes even better after sitting in the fridge makes it ideal for prepping ahead of time for gatherings.
Definitely one of those crowd-pleasing desserts that’s simple to make but feels really special!
Yes, please!
I absolutely luv,luv, luv the recipe for Better than sex cake. Made it often, 1 of my favorite.
no way any cake is better than sex with me…….
I’ve made this cake twice for parties and each time it was a hit. So easy to make and seriously one of the BEST cakes I’ve had. Everyone always asks for the recipe.
Love this cake! And luv luv the homemade caramel sauce!!
Have you made cupcakes with this recipe? I’d like to, but if it doesn’t turn out then, cake it is 😉
This cake is definitely NOT better than sex…or you’re doing it wrong!
Ask a woman
Absolutely the best!!!
How would I make this as a layer cake?
you don’t