Description

This Pumpkin Better Than Sex Cake is a fall twist on the viral classic outrageously moist, sinfully creamy, and irresistibly indulgent. Made with spiced pumpkin cake, luscious caramel drizzle, and fluffy whipped topping, every bite melts in your mouth. It’s rich, cozy, and loaded with toffee crunch the perfect dessert for autumn gatherings, holidays, or anytime you need a show-stopping sweet treat.

Ingredients

Scale

1 box spice cake mix (or yellow cake mix + 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice)
1 (15 oz) can pumpkin purée (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (8 oz) container Cool Whip (or homemade whipped cream)
½ cup caramel or butterscotch sauce
½ cup chopped Heath toffee bits or crushed toffee bars
Optional: chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch
Optional: ground cinnamon for dusting

Instructions

Preheat & Prepare Cake:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, mix the spice cake mix and pumpkin purée until fully combined (no eggs, oil, or water needed). Spread the batter evenly into the prepared dish.
Bake:
Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and cool for about 10 minutes.
Poke & Soak:
Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the warm cake. Slowly pour the sweetened condensed milk over the top, allowing it to soak into the holes. Let the cake cool completely.
Top It Off:
Once cooled, spread Cool Whip evenly over the cake. Drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle with toffee bits. Add nuts or a light cinnamon dusting if desired.
Chill:
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best flavor and texture.
Serve:
Slice and serve chilled prepare for happy sighs and second helpings!

Notes

Simplify the Batter: You only need cake mix and pumpkin purée — no additional liquids. The pumpkin keeps it moist and perfectly spiced.
Cool Completely: Make sure the cake cools fully before adding whipped topping to prevent melting.
Chill Time: Chilling allows the flavors to meld and gives the cake that creamy, pudding-like texture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
Category: Dessert, Fall Baking
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
Calories: 410
Sugar: 38g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 45mg

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