Description
Better Than Anything Bars are a decadent layered dessert featuring a buttery cake base topped with chocolate chips, toffee bits, sweetened condensed milk, and caramel sauce. Baked to golden perfection, these bars combine rich flavors and textures into an irresistible treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Layer
- 1 package yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 egg
Toppings
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup toffee bits
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and help with even baking.
- Make Cake Base: In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and egg until the mixture is fully blended into a thick batter.
- Form Base Layer: Press the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish, creating a uniform base for the bars.
- Add Toppings: Evenly sprinkle the chocolate chips and toffee bits over the cake batter layer to distribute flavors evenly.
- Drizzle Liquids: Pour and spread the sweetened condensed milk and caramel sauce over the chocolate and toffee toppings to bind the layers and add richness.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the center is fully set, indicating the bars are cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting into squares to ensure clean slices and better texture before serving.
Notes
- Use a flexible spatula or the back of a spoon to press the base evenly in the pan.
- For extra gooey bars, slightly underbake by a couple of minutes.
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Substitute caramel sauce with dulce de leche for a richer flavor.
