Cake Mix Toffee Bars (Printable)
Buttery, chewy bars with rich toffee and chocolate layers on a simple cake mix base.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
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 (such as Heath)
06 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a soft dough forms.
03 - Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan to form the 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, if using, chopped pecans over the melted chocolate.
07 - Return to the oven for 8-10 minutes, until the toppings are slightly bubbly and the edges are golden.
08 - Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
# Expert Hacks:
01 -
- The cake mix creates this incredibly tender, cookie like base that feels like it took hours to master
- You get that perfect ratio of crunchy toffee, smooth chocolate, and buttery crust in every single square
02 -
- Press the dough firmly and evenly into the pan, otherwise you will have thin spots that burn and thick spots that stay raw
- Letting the chocolate chips sit on the hot base for those full 3 minutes makes spreading so much easier than trying to rush it
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients mix more easily and create a smoother, more uniform dough texture
- Line your pan with parchment paper leaving overhang on the sides, then you can lift the whole batch out for easier cutting