Better Than Sex Cake

Better Than Sex Cake is the poke cake of your dreams if you’re a chocolate lover! Rich chocolate cake is topped with condensed milk and luscious whipped cream, then finished off with caramel sauce and toffee bits for a dessert you won’t soon forget. It’s a super indulgent cake that’s wonderfully sinful!

What’s in Better Than Sex Poke Cake

Store-bought chocolate cake mix has never been dressed up this deliciously!

Chocolate Cake Mix: To make this cake super simple and easy, I used a chocolate cake mix – you can use your favorite brand. If you have a favorite chocolate cake recipe you of course can use that, or try my chocolate cake recipe.
Water
Vegetable Oil: This is what helps keep the cake nice and moist.
Eggs: I like to use free-range organic eggs when I can.
Sweetened Condensed Milk: This is what gets dressed up with a few delicious ingredients and poured all over the poke cake!
Vanilla Extract: Homemade vanilla extract is always my favorite to use.
Cinnamon and Nutmeg: These spices get mixed into the sweetened condensed milk to give it a slightly warm flavor.
Salt: This is also added to the sweetened condensed milk to add just the slightest salty touch.
Heavy Whipping Cream: Make sure it’s nice and cold straight from the fridge.
Powdered Sugar: For the very best whipped topping, don’t swap this sugar with any other kind.

PRO TIP: Make this cake the very best it can be when you top it off with gooey homemade caramel sauce and toffee bits!

Can I make a fruity version of better than sex cake?

Sure thing! This chocolate poke cake with whipped cream is delicious with caramel sauce and toffee bits on top, but you can swap those with some fresh berries if you’d like. Chocolate covered strawberries would also really impress!

how to make better than sex cake step by step

What is better than sex cake?

Better than sex cake is a rich chocolate poke cake that’s topped with sweetened condensed milk and homemade whipped cream. Optional (and encouraged) garnishes include toffee bits and caramel sauce!

How do I make the holes in poke cake?

Be sure to not poke all the way through the cake when you make the holes. They should be about 3/4 of the way through the cake. The holes should be around 1 inch apart. Too close together and the cake will be too moist, too far apart and there may not be enough filling.

Can I use store-bought whipped cream?

Absolutely! Just make sure that if you grab a tub of something frozen like Cool Whip that you let it thaw prior to using.

How to Store

This cake will keep well in the fridge for two days. It will still be good to eat after that, but it will start to get a little dry. Keep it covered to extend it’s life as long as possible.

How to Freeze

If you want to freeze better than sex cake, it’s best not to add the whipped cream. Pour the condensed milk on top, then wrap it tightly with plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag. Thaw in the fridge overnight before adding the cream and serving.

Serving Suggestions

There’s never a bad time to enjoy this lush dessert recipe! It’s always a huge hit on Valentine’s Day (mostly because of that daring name), but also during the summertime because it’s nice and chilled.

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Better Than Sex Cake Recipe

You read that right, this cake is indeed better than sex! Rich chocolate cake is topped with condensed milk and whipping cream and finished off with caramel sauce and toffee bits for a dessert you won't forget!

Course cake, Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 35

Chill Time 1

Total Time 2

Servings slices

Calories 466kcal

Author Becky Hardin

Equipment

Ingredients

15.25 ounces chocolate cake mix 432 grams (1 box), Betty Crocker Super Moist™ Favorites Devil's Food Cake Mix recommended
1¼ cups water 284 grams
½ cup vegetable oil 100 grams
3 large eggs 150 grams
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk 396 grams (1 can)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams, divided
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1½ cups heavy whipping cream 341 grams, cold
2 tablespoons powdered sugar 14 grams

Optional Garnishes

Caramel sauce
Toffee bits

Instructions

Bake the chocolate cake mix as directed on the box. Once it is out of the oven and baked, cool completely.

15.25 ounces chocolate cake mix, 1¼ cups water, ½ cup vegetable oil, 3 large eggs
Once cooled, create small holes throughout the entire cake with the back of a narrow mixing spoon. Be sure to not poke all the way through the cake. Set aside.
In a small bowl combine the sweetened and condensed milk, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir until combined.

14 ounces sweetened condensed milk, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Pour the sweetened and condensed milk mixture over the cake. The mixture should fill all the holes created previously.
Chill in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes for best results.
While the cake is chilling, make the whipped cream: In a large bowl combine the heavy whipping cream, powdered, sugar, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. Using a hand mixer, beat the mixture on high until it thickens and has the consistency of whipped cream, about 3-5 minutes.

1½ cups heavy whipping cream, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Using a spatula or other tool, spread the whipped cream over the entire cake in an even layer, then drizzle the caramel sauce and toffee bits evenly over the cake, optional.

Caramel sauce, Toffee bits

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Notes

Be sure to not poke all the way through the cake when you make the holes. They should be about 3/4 of the way through the cake.
The holes should be around 1 inch apart. Too close together and the cake will be too moist, too far apart and there may not be enough filling.
Let the cake cool completely before poking the holes.
Nutritional information does not include optional garnishes.

Storage: Store better than sex cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months (without the whipped cream).