Cake Mix Toffee Bars
These Cake Mix Toffee Bars are a quick and easy dessert with a chewy texture, buttery base, gooey chocolate, and crunchy toffee bits. Made with just a few pantry staples, this recipe is perfect for busy bakers and can be customized with different cake mix flavors or mix-ins. Perfect for parties, holidays, or a sweet treat any time!
Ingredients
- 1 box 15.25 oz yellow cake mix
- ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup toffee bits such as Heath Bits o’ Brickle
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, melted butter, and egg until a thick dough forms.
- Press two-thirds of the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips and toffee bits evenly over the dough layer.
- Drizzle the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the top.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the top in small pieces, leaving some areas exposed.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
- Cool completely before cutting into squares. For clean slices, refrigerate for 15 minutes before slicing.
- Enjoy! Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Make-Ahead Option: Store bars in an airtight container at room temp for 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Customization Ideas: Try chocolate, spice, or vanilla cake mix for a twist! Add chopped nuts, peanut butter chips, or caramel drizzle for extra flavor.
- Healthier Swaps: Use a gluten-free cake mix or swap half the butter for unsweetened applesauce to lighten it up.