Cake Mix Toffee Bars (Printer-friendly)
Buttery, chewy bars layered with rich toffee and chocolate, made with a cake mix base for easy preparation.
# 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
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - Combine cake mix, melted butter, and egg in a large bowl. Mix until soft dough forms.
03 - Press dough evenly into prepared baking pan to form base layer.
04 - Bake for 15 minutes until just set but not browned.
05 - Remove from oven. Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over hot base; let sit 2-3 minutes until melted, then spread gently with spatula.
06 - Sprinkle toffee bits and chopped pecans over melted chocolate.
07 - Return to oven for 8-10 minutes until toppings are slightly bubbly and edges are golden.
08 - Let cool completely in pan before cutting into bars.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The cake mix hack creates a buttery, tender base without measuring flour or leaveners
- These bars come together in under 10 minutes of active prep time
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- Letting the hot base sit for 2-3 minutes after adding chocolate chips is the secret to easy spreading
- Cutting these bars before they are completely cooled will result in a messy, gooey disaster
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- Room temperature ingredients mix more evenly and create better texture
- The toothpick test does not work here since these should remain slightly chewy