Cake Mix Toffee Bars (Print View)
Buttery bars topped with melted chocolate and crunchy toffee, made simple with cake mix.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base Layer
01 - 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1 large egg
→ Topping
04 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
05 - 1 cup toffee bits
06 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans
# Method:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan or line with parchment paper for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a soft, cohesive dough forms.
03 - Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan, creating a uniform base layer.
04 - Bake for 15 minutes until just set but not browned.
05 - Remove from the oven. Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the hot base. Let sit for 2-3 minutes until melted, then gently spread with a spatula.
06 - Sprinkle toffee bits and chopped pecans over the melted chocolate layer.
07 - Return to the oven for 8-10 minutes until the toppings are slightly bubbly and edges are golden.
08 - Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into 16 bars.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- The cake mix shortcut means zero measuring mistakes and incredibly consistent results every single time
- That combination of melted chocolate and crunchy toffee creates the most satisfying texture contrast
02 -
- Removing the bars from the pan while they're still slightly warm will make the chocolate layer separate from the base
- Lining your pan with parchment is not optional here unless you want to wrestle these out later
03 -
- If your dough feels too crumbly to press into the pan, add one teaspoon of water and mix again
- The chocolate layer should look glossy and smooth when it's ready for the toffee topping