Description
Irresistible cake mix toffee bars blend sweet simplicity with rich caramel notes, creating a dessert that sings with homemade comfort. Chocolate chips and toffee pieces meld into a quick treat, promising delightful moments of indulgence you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup (113 grams) melted butter
Topping Ingredients:
- 1 can (14 ounces / 397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup (170 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 cup (170 grams) toffee bits
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper or applying a light grease coating to prevent sticking.
- Combine cake mix, melted butter, and egg in a large mixing bowl, stirring until the mixture transforms into a dense, cohesive dough. Incorporate vanilla extract for an enhanced flavor profile.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, using a spatula or fingertips to distribute it uniformly and create a smooth, even surface.
- Generously scatter chocolate chips and toffee bits across the batter’s surface, gently pressing them to ensure they adhere during the baking process.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. Monitor the bars closely, looking for golden-brown edges and a clean toothpick test from the center. The goal is a chewy texture, avoiding dryness.
- Remove from the oven and let the bars rest in the pan for approximately 10 minutes to set and stabilize.
- Carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack, allowing the bars to reach room temperature completely before slicing into desired serving sizes.
- Slice into squares or rectangular bars, ready to be enjoyed as a delectable treat.
Notes
- Customize cake mix flavors like chocolate or yellow to match your preference and create unique variations.
- For gluten-free option, substitute regular cake mix with a gluten-free cake mix blend that maintains similar texture and consistency.
- Enhance flavor profile by adding extra ingredients like chopped nuts, sea salt sprinkle, or drizzled caramel sauce after cooling.
- Store bars in airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg