Better Than Anything Bars

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Better Than Anything Bars (Easy Chocolate Caramel Toffee Dessert)

If you're craving something that's easy to make, impossibly rich, and guaranteed to disappear fast—this is it! These Better Than Anything Bars combine the best dessert layers: chocolate cake, gooey caramel, sweetened condensed milk, crunchy toffee bits, and whipped topping. They're the ultimate indulgent treat—and yes, they're just as addictive as the name implies.

Perfect for holidays, parties, potlucks, bake sales, or whenever your sweet tooth calls.

 Why You'll Love These Bars

✅ No mixing bowls full of frosting fuss
✅ Loaded with high-impact flavors: chocolate, caramel, and toffee
✅ Great for make-ahead desserts
✅ Perfect crowd-pleaser with just a few pantry staples
✅ Uses boxed cake mix for a quick shortcut win

 Ingredients

• 1 box chocolate cake mix (dry)
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 jar (12 oz) caramel sauce
• 1 cup crushed toffee bits (such as Heath bars)
• 1½ cups whipped topping or whipped cream
• ½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional, for garnish)

🧑‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

2. Make the Crust Base

In a medium bowl, combine chocolate cake mix (dry) with melted butter. Mix until crumbly and moistened.

3. Press & Layer

• Press half the cake mix mixture into the bottom of the pan.
• Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the crust.
• Drizzle caramel sauce across the top of the condensed milk.
• Sprinkle crushed toffee bits generously over the caramel.

4. Add Topping Crust

Crumble and sprinkle the remaining half of the cake mix mixture on top to cover.

5. Bake

Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is bubbly and golden brown around the edges.

6. Cool & Top

Let the bars cool completely in the pan. Then, spread on whipped topping and sprinkle with mini chocolate chips if using.

7. Serve & Store

Cut into bars. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

 Equipment Needed

• 9x13-inch baking dish
• Mixing bowls
• Spatula or spoon
• Parchment paper (optional but helpful)
• Cooling rack

Serving Tips

Serve chilled for clean layers, or slightly warm for extra gooey goodness! Pairs perfectly with:

• Cold milk
• Hot coffee or espresso
• A scoop of vanilla or toffee ice cream

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Better Than Anything Bars

These decadent chocolate caramel toffee bars are loaded with rich layers of gooey sweetness. Perfect for potlucks or family treats—quick, easy, and irresistible!

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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

• - 1 box chocolate cake mix dry
• - ½ cup unsalted butter melted
• - 1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
• - 1 jar 12 oz caramel sauce
• - 1 cup crushed toffee bits e.g. Heath bars
• - 1½ cups whipped topping or whipped cream
• - ½ cup mini chocolate chips optional

Equipment

• 9×13-inch baking dish
• mixing bowls
• Spatula or Spoon
• Parchment paper (optional but helpful)
• cooling rack

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line or grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. Mix cake mix and melted butter until crumbly.
3. Press half of the mixture into the prepared pan.
4. Pour condensed milk evenly over crust. Drizzle with caramel sauce.
5. Sprinkle with toffee bits. Top with remaining cake mixture.
6. Bake 25–30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
7. Cool completely. Spread whipped topping over cooled bars.
8. Garnish with chocolate chips. Slice into squares and serve.