🍰 Cake Mix Toffee Bars
Soft, buttery, and studded with crunchy toffee—these rich, golden bars come together in no time thanks to a cake mix shortcut. Sweetened condensed milk adds an irresistible gooey layer, while optional chocolate chips bring a hint of decadence.
🧾 Ingredients:
1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
1 cup toffee bits (such as Heath bits or chopped toffee)
1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
🔪 Directions:
1. Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
2. Make the Dough:
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and egg until a thick, sticky dough forms.
3. Add Mix-Ins:
Fold in the toffee bits and chocolate chips (if using) until well combined and evenly distributed.
4. Press Into Pan:
Press the dough firmly and evenly into the prepared baking pan, reaching all corners.
5. Pour Condensed Milk:
Drizzle or pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the surface of the dough, making sure to cover most of the top.
6. Bake:
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set. A toothpick inserted into the middle should come out mostly clean, with just a few moist crumbs.
7. Cool & Slice:
Allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, slice into 12 bars (or more if you prefer smaller servings).
⏱️ Quick Stats
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 12 bars
Calories: ~200 kcal per bar
🍫 Tips & Variations
Chocolate lovers can swirl a bit of Nutella or melted chocolate into the condensed milk for a marble effect.
Add chopped nuts (like pecans or walnuts) for a crunchy contrast.
Use devil’s food cake mix instead of yellow cake for a chocolate-toffee twist.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.