Description
Irresistible cake mix toffee bars blend sweet simplicity with rich caramel notes for a quick dessert sensation. Crumbly, buttery layers promise delightful indulgence that will satisfy sweet cravings in mere minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 large egg
- 1 can (14 ounces / 396 grams) sweetened condensed milk
Fat and Liquid Ingredients:
- ½ cup (113 grams) melted butter
Topping Ingredients:
- 1 cup (170 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (170 grams) toffee bits
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by warming it to 350F (175C) and readying a 9×13-inch baking vessel with a protective parchment paper lining or a light butter coating.
- Create the foundational dough by thoroughly blending the yellow cake mix with melted butter and a single egg until a cohesive, slightly crumbly texture emerges.
- Craft the base layer by firmly pressing approximately two-thirds of the prepared dough into the pan’s bottom, ensuring an even, compact surface.
- Gently cascade the sweetened condensed milk across the crust, using delicate motions to achieve a uniform coverage without disturbing the underlying layer.
- Distribute chocolate chips and toffee bits strategically over the milk layer, creating a delectable mosaic of sweet fragments.
- Unleash the remaining dough by delicately crumbling it across the top, allowing for an artistic, rustic appearance.
- Transform the dessert in the heated oven for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown transformation with crisp edges and a slightly molten center.
- Extract from the oven and allow complete cooling within the pan, permitting the layers to set and solidify. Slice into indulgent bars and savor the harmonious blend of textures and flavors.
Notes
- Customize the cake mix flavor by experimenting with different varieties like chocolate or white cake mix for unique taste profiles.
- Swap traditional toffee bits with chopped nuts or alternative sweet mix-ins like caramel chips for personalized texture and flavor variations.
- Ensure even baking by rotating the pan halfway through cooking to prevent uneven browning and promote consistent golden color across the bars.
- Store these bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for extended freshness and a slightly firmer texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg