Description
Irresistible cake mix toffee bars blend sweet simplicity with rich caramel notes, creating a dessert that melts hearts and satisfies cravings. Crisp edges, gooey centers, and toffee chips promise pure indulgence you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
cake base:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
toffee layer:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
topping:
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup toffee bits
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing excess to hang over the sides for easy removal.
- Combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and eggs in a large mixing bowl, stirring until a cohesive dough forms.
- Press the cake mix dough evenly into the prepared baking pan, creating a smooth, uniform base layer.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter with brown sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture becomes smooth and bubbling.
- Remove from heat and whisk in heavy cream and vanilla extract, creating a rich, glossy toffee sauce.
- Pour the warm toffee mixture directly over the cake mix base, ensuring even coverage across the entire surface.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee layer, allowing them to slightly melt from the residual heat.
- Scatter toffee bits and chopped nuts (if using) across the top of the melted chocolate.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set but still slightly soft.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan at room temperature.
- Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the entire dessert out of the pan, then cut into squares or bars.
Notes
- Customize the cake mix base by substituting different flavors like chocolate or white cake mix for unique variations.
- Ensure butter is fully melted and incorporated to create a smooth, cohesive dough that spreads evenly in the pan.
- Toast nuts briefly before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and provide a delightful crunch to the bars.
- Experiment with alternative toppings like caramel chips, sea salt, or dried fruit to personalize the recipe and add exciting texture contrasts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 292
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 155 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 46 mg