Cake Mix Toffee Bars – Sweet Easy Recipes Everyone Will Love
If you've ever needed a reason to keep a box of cake mix in your pantry, this is it. These Cake Mix Toffee Bars are like that surprise plot twist in a movie — but edible, buttery, and covered in melted chocolate. We’re talking golden brown bars that come together faster than your favorite sitcom episode. They’re sweet, crunchy, gooey, and surprisingly addictive. The best part? You don’t need any fancy pastry skills. If you can stir and press, you’re golden. These bars make the perfect treat for potlucks, picnics, or that late-night craving where only something chocolatey will do.
Servings: 12 bars
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup toffee bits (like Heath)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or give it a light spray of nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the cake mix, melted butter, and egg until it turns into a soft dough. No need to overmix.
- Press about two-thirds of the dough into the bottom of your prepared pan. Save the rest for topping.
- Sprinkle the toffee bits and chocolate chips evenly across the base layer.
- Drizzle the sweetened condensed milk all over the top. Don’t skimp—it’s the gooey glue that holds the magic together.
- Drop spoonfuls of the remaining dough over the top. It won’t cover everything, and that’s totally okay.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the edges are golden and the center looks set. Cool completely before slicing. Patience, my friend.