Description
Irresistible cake mix toffee bars blend sweet simplicity with rich caramel notes, creating a quick dessert sensation. Chocolate drizzles and crunchy toffee bits elevate these bars, making you crave another delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 large egg
- 6 tablespoons (3/8 cup / 85 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Topping Ingredients:
- 1 cup (170 grams) toffee bits
- 1 cup (170 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Binding Ingredient:
- 1 (14 ounces / 397 grams) can sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Prepare the workspace by positioning the oven rack in the center and heating to 350°F (175°C). Create a non-stick surface in a 9×13-inch baking pan using parchment paper or a light butter coating.
- Craft the foundational layer by merging yellow cake mix, melted butter, and egg into a cohesive, slightly sticky dough. Use gentle pressing motions to distribute the mixture uniformly across the pan’s bottom, creating an even, smooth base.
- Transform the crust into a decadent landscape by scattering toffee bits across the entire surface. Enhance the flavor profile by sprinkling semi-sweet chocolate chips over the toffee, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Drizzle sweetened condensed milk methodically across the textured layer, allowing the liquid to cascade and fill every crevice between toffee and chocolate fragments.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. Monitor the edges for a rich golden-brown hue and the center for a firm, set consistency, indicating perfect doneness.
- Extract the pan from the oven and permit complete cooling at room temperature. Once temperature stabilizes, slice into precise squares, revealing the layered, caramelized interior.
Notes
- Ensure butter is fully melted but not too hot when mixing with cake mix to prevent uneven texture.
- Use parchment paper for easier removal and cleaner cutting of bars, creating perfect squares every time.
- Customize by swapping toffee bits with chopped nuts or different types of chocolate chips for unique flavor variations.
- For gluten-free option, replace yellow cake mix with gluten-free cake mix and check ingredient compatibility.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg