Enjoy this luscious Crock Pot Better Than Sex Cake recipe with little effort thanks to the slow cooker. You get all the yummy layers of chocolate, toffee and caramel with the convenience of the crock pot.
Dessert just got easier thanks to this better than sex cake in the slow cooker. This is definitely a game changer if you love making Crock Pot Desserts like I do.
The traditional Better than sex cake is already easy. So easy that it might be hard to imagine a recipe being any simpler. Well, this crock pot version is such a time saver that it is even simpler.
What's in this post: Crock Pot Better Than Sex Cake
Why You Will Absolutely Love This Recipe
- Effortless Dessert: Made right in the slow cooker. No oven required! Just mix, pour, and let the Crock Pot do the work.
- Rich and Gooey Texture: Every bite is packed with moist chocolate cake, sweet caramel, and melty toffee bits.
- Crowd Favorite: Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or family gatherings. It always disappears fast!
- Make-Ahead Friendly: You can prep it early and keep it warm in the Crock Pot until ready to serve.
- Over-the-Top Delicious: Topped with whipped cream or ice cream, this dessert truly lives up to its name.
Ingredients
- Devil’s Food Chocolate cake mix. Any brand is fine.
- Sweetened condensed milk. This makes the cake so delicious and moist.
- Chocolate Chips. Use good quality chocolate.
- Caramel sauce. You might like Homemade Caramel Sauce Recipe.
- Cool Whip. Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe is easy to make.
- Heath bars. Crush into pieces.
Scroll to the bottom of the post and find the complete ingredient list in the recipe card.
Substitutions
- Cake Mix Flavors: Swap the Devil’s Food cake mix for chocolate or German chocolate cake mix. Both bake up rich, moist, and full of flavor.
- Extra Chocolate: Stir in a handful of chocolate chips to the batter before cooking for an even more indulgent, fudgy texture.
- Candy Toppings: Get creative with toppings! Use leftover Halloween or holiday candy like crushed Butterfingers, Reese’s Cups, Snickers, or Hershey bars for a fun twist.
- Caramel Options: If you don’t have caramel sauce, try dulce de leche or butterscotch topping for a slightly different but equally delicious flavor.
- Nuts: Add some chopped pecans or walnuts for a bit of crunch and contrast to the gooey layers.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1. Get out a large mixing bowl and combine the cake mix ingredients along with the vanilla extract and ½ of the sweetened condensed milk. Make sure everything is mixed thoroughly.
Step 2. Spray your crock pot with cooking spray or use crockpot liners if you prefer. Either option will make cleanup much easier. Pour the cake batter into the crockpot.
Step 2. Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top. Place the cover on and allow to cook for 2-3 hours.
Step 3. Check the cake after 2 hours. Cooking times vary based on each slow cooker so it’s best to check it.
Step 4. Poke holes all over the cake. This will help the yummy liquid soak into every part of the cake.
Step 5. Pour the remaining sweetened condensed milk all over the top of the cake. Spread it all over the cake.
Step 6. Add the toppings to the cake. Pour the caramel ice cream topping all over the chocolate poke cake. Remove the insert and let chill for 30 minutes.
Step 7. Finally, add the cool whip and chopped toffee bits when ready to serve. Top with vanilla ice Cream or whipped topping if desired.
Pro Tips
- Generously Poke Holes: Use the end of a wooden spoon or a skewer to poke holes all over the cooked cake. This allows the filling to fully soak in, making every bite rich and gooey.
- Check Cooking Times: Slow cookers vary, so check the cake after about 2 hours to prevent overcooking or undercooking. The edges should be set, and a toothpick inserted in the center should come out mostly clean.
- Chill Before Serving: Let the cake chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before topping with whipped cream and candy. This helps the layers set and makes slicing cleaner. Serve at room temperature for the best flavor and texture.
- Use Parchment or Spray: Line the Crock Pot with parchment paper or lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray to make removing the cake easier.
- Customize Toppings: Add your favorite candies, chocolate chips, or crushed toffee on top for extra indulgence.
- Serve Warm Option: If you prefer a gooier dessert, skip chilling and serve warm right from the Crock Pot with a scoop of ice cream.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can use a regular crock pot. However, if you prefer the cake look more like a regular cake, use a casserole style slow cooker.
Place leftovers in the fridge. Either place the lid on the crock pot insert or you can transfer the cake to an airtight container. Either option will keep the cake fresh.
Overcooking the cake is the likely culprit. Crock pot cooking times vary so keep that in mind. It’s a good idea to check on the cake while cooking.
More Slow Cooker Desserts
- Crockpot Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
- Crockpot Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
- Easy Chocolate Crockpot Lava Cake Recipe
- Crockpot Peach Cobbler Recipe
- Crock Pot Pecan Pie
- Crock Pot Chocolate Peanut Clusters Recipe
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Crock Pot Better Than Sex Cake
Ingredients
- 1 Devil’s Food Chocolate Cake Mix
- 1 1/4 cup Water
- 3/4 cup Vegetable Oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 Tbsp Vanilla Extract
- 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips
- 16 ounce jar caramel sauce
- 8 ounce tub of Cool Whip
- 1/2 cup chopped Heath bars
Instructions
- Mix the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract and ½ of the sweetened condensed milk together in a large bowl.
- Spray a 6 quart crock pot with a non-stick cooking spray.
- Pour the batter into the crock pot and top with the chocolate chips.
- Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours. Check the cake after 2 hours as each crock pot cooks differently.
- When the cake is done baking use the round handle end of a wooden spoon and poke holes all throughout the cake.
- Pour the remaining sweetened condensed milk all over the top of the cake and spread it out.
- Then pour the caramel sauce over the top of the cake and spread it out.
- Remove the crock pot insert from the crock pot and allow to cool at room temperature and then move to the refrigerate to chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve topped with the cool whip and chopped up heath bars and enjoy!
I have a question that might sound stupid. Do I mix the cake mix with ingredients on box then add the additional ingredients listed?
Great question! Yes, prepare the cake mix based on the package instructions. Then pour the cake batter in the crock pot and top with the chocolate chips. I hope you enjoy this recipe!
Can I use vanilla cake mix I stead
Yes, that would work great in this recipe.
So the cake mix prep, plus the extra oil and water you listed?
So sorry about this confusion. I have recently updated the recipe and included the ingredients needed for the cake batter in the recipe so you do not need to add the ingredients called for on the box mix anymore. I have updated the recipe accordingly.
Thank you! I can’t wait to try this!!
Can I use a 4 quart croc pot ?
In haven’t tried it in a 4 quart crock pot yet. However, I think that it would work but will need to cook longer to get fully cooked through.
What do the ingredients added to the stuff with the mix do? Does it add flavor or do something for the cooking process?
Both! These ingredients are needed for the cooking process and the sweetened condensed milk adds to the flavor of the cake and makes it very moist!
I love your recipes. Everything is very good.
How do I get the cake out of the crockpot???
I carefully removed pieces with a rubber spatula and it worked great!
OMG! Best cake I ever had. I made two batches for a work crock pot day and was a fun spin on the event. I made the mistake of cooking on low for 2 hours and struggled to tell if it was done because itโs so bloody moist. Thanks for the recipe! Easy and so so good.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it Jodi! Thank you so much for sharing!