Description
Indulgent pumpkin better than sex cake delivers pure autumn bliss with rich layers of spiced pumpkin, creamy caramel, and whipped topping. Dessert enthusiasts will savor each heavenly bite of this irresistible seasonal treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 15.25 ounces (1 box) yellow cake mix
- 15 ounces pumpkin puree
- 14 ounces (1 can) sweetened condensed milk
- 8 ounces frozen whipped topping (thawed)
- 1 cup caramel sauce
Spices and Sweeteners:
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Topping:
- 1 cup toffee bits or Skor bits (or chopped Heath bars)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray to ensure easy cake removal.
- Combine yellow cake mix, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice in a large mixing bowl, blending until the mixture achieves a smooth, uniform consistency without overmixing.
- Carefully transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly to create a level surface for consistent baking.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean when the cake is fully cooked.
- Remove from oven and let the cake rest for 15 minutes, allowing it to cool slightly and stabilize.
- Create strategic perforations across the cake’s surface using a wooden spoon handle, making holes approximately 1 inch apart and reaching midway through the cake’s depth.
- Slowly drizzle sweetened condensed milk over the perforated surface, ensuring the liquid seeps into each carefully crafted hole.
- Refrigerate the cake for 30 minutes to allow the milk to absorb and set within the cake’s interior.
- Generously spread thawed whipped topping across the entire cake surface, creating a smooth and even layer.
- Garnish the cake with a delightful sprinkle of toffee bits and a luxurious caramel sauce drizzle.
- Return the cake to the refrigerator and chill for a minimum of 3 hours, or ideally overnight, to enhance flavor development and texture.
- Slice, serve, and indulge in this decadent dessert.
Notes
- Master the cake mix by ensuring ingredients are at room temperature for smooth blending and optimal texture.
- Prevent dry edges by checking doneness early and avoiding overbaking, which can make the cake tough and crumbly.
- Customize for dietary needs by substituting gluten-free cake mix, dairy-free whipped topping, and using sugar-free caramel sauce for alternative versions.
- Enhance flavor complexity by experimenting with additional spices like nutmeg or cardamom to complement the pumpkin’s natural warmth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg