Better Than Anything Cake Recipe

Name: Better Than Anything Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 125 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix; Eggs (as called for on cake mix package); Oil (as called for on cake mix package); Water (as called for on cake mix package); Desired amount of chocolate syrup; 1 (12 ounce) jar caramel ice cream topping; 1 (5 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix; 1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip, thawed; ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or shavings; 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

This decadent Better Than Anything Cake recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Inspired by a beloved English teacher, this recipe features a simple boxed cake base elevated with layers of rich chocolate and caramel syrups, creamy chocolate pudding, and fluffy Cool Whip. Get ready for rave reviews – your family and friends will be begging for more! Perfect for potlucks, parties, or a special family dessert.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 105 mins

Calories 520.6 kcal

Protein 11g

Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Better Than Anything Cake

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
Eggs (as called for on cake mix package)
Oil (as called for on cake mix package)
Water (as called for on cake mix package)
Desired amount of chocolate syrup
1 (12 ounce) jar caramel ice cream topping
1 (5 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip, thawed
½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or shavings
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

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How to Make Better Than Anything Cake

Preheat oven to temperature specified on your chosen boxed cake mix. Prepare cake batter according to package directions.
Pour batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake for the time specified on the box, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool completely in the pan before proceeding.
Once cooled, use a fork to poke numerous holes evenly across the top of the cake.
Drizzle desired amount of chocolate syrup and caramel syrup over the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes.
Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour to allow the syrups to absorb.
In a separate bowl, prepare 1 (3.4 ounce) package of instant chocolate pudding according to package directions.
Gently spread the prepared chocolate pudding evenly over the top of the cake.
Top with 1 (8 ounce) container of Cool Whip, spreading evenly.
Garnish with ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chocolate shavings.