Pumpkin Better Than Sex Cake

Name: Pumpkin Better Than Sex Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 12 h 35 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: Cake
Ingredients: 1 box spice cake; 15 oz can pumpkin; ¾ cup salted caramel ice cream topping; 1 14oz can sweetened condensed milk; 1 bag toffee bits; 3 cups heavy cream; 4 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 cup chopped pecans

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Better than sex is a funny name for a pumpkin cake, but who cares, because it is delicious! Spice cake has a caramel filling and is topped with toffee chips and whipped cream. The combination is spectacular….perhaps even better than sex??

This show-stopping dessert is one that will have you pondering your life choices. Is this cake better than sex? There’s only one way to find out! Try it soon and let me know how it goes but I swear this cake will have you begging for more. It’s so moist and flavorful in every bite and filled with crunchy toffee bits and salted caramel flavors that pair well with the spices and creamy frosting. Every bite is an explosion of flavor you won’t soon forget.

What Is A Better Than Sex Cake?

Better Than Sex Cake is also referred to as “better than anything cake” or Robert Redford cake, both are a little cleaner versions but all are delicious and incredibly easy to make!

A Better Than Sex is typically made with some sort of chocolate cake mix that is poked with holes after baking which are then filled with sweetened condensed milk. Toffee bits are sprinkled over top and then are “frosted” with whipped topping. More toffee bits are added to the topping. This cake has similar elements and the method is the same.

Ingredients

Boxed Spice Cake Mix
Pumpkin Puree
Salted Caramel Ice Cream Topping
Sweetened Condensed Milk
Toffee Bits
Heavy Cream
Sugar
Chopped Pecans

For the exact amounts needed, please see the recipe card below.

How To Make This Pumpkin Better Than Sex Cake

STEP ONE – Combine spice cake mix (powder only) with one can of pumpkin until combined. Pour into a greased 9 x 13 inch cake pan. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove and allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes. Then poke holes into the cake in 1 inch intervals using the end of a wooden spoon.

STEP TWO – In a bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk and the caramel ice cream topping. Pour the caramel mixture over the cake.

STEP THREE – Sprinkle toffee bits over the cake.

STEP FOUR – Prepare the whipped topping by beating together heavy cream and sugar until thick. Spread topping over the cake, and top with remaining toffee bits and chopped pecans. Refrigerate cake overnight.

Recipe Tips

How to poke holes in cake. I love to use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke the cake. That allows for the filling to really soak into the cake. But you can use large wooden dowels or skewers as well.
Fun idea for the toffee pieces. I added nuts and chocolate chips with the toffee bits. Chopped Heath Bars can be used in place of bagged toffee bits. Omit nuts if desired.
Save time and effort. Cool Whip can be used in place of the homemade whipped topping. You can also combine Cool Whip and a tub of cream cheese frosting for flavors reminiscent of a pumpkin roll!

Substitutions

Alternative cake mix ideas. Feel free to use a yellow cake or even a chocolate cake mix in place of the spice cake.
Caramel topping. I used a salted caramel ice cream topping for the filling, but you can omit the caramel altogether or use your favorite topping.
Don’t want condensed milk and caramel? Vanilla pudding can also be used as a filling for this recipe. Just make per box instructions and spread over the top of the cake.

FAQs

How To Store This Pumpkin Cake?

Keep this cake covered and stored in the refrigerator. Over time, the filling will make the cake soggy, therefore, this cake is best when eaten within a couple of days.

I would not recommend freezing this cake. You can prepare just the pumpkin cake, freeze it and then continue with the recipe when needed, but I would not freeze a completed cake.

Does This Cake Need Oil or Eggs?

Nope! We’re just using the box of cake mix and canned pumpkin puree. Using pumpkin in place of the oil and eggs works well because it gives the cake a soft and tender texture while packing it full of yummy flavor!

How Long is Pumpkin Better than Sex Cake Good For?

This pumpkin poke cake with sweetened condensed milk will last up to 2 or 3 days in the fridge if kept well covered. So don’t wait too long to enjoy this yummy cake because it’s got a short shelf life and too much goodness to waste.

If you loved this pumpkin dessert that you’ll also like my Salted Caramel Pumpkin Pie Recipe or Butterscotch Pumpkin Dump Cake.

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Yield: 16