Cake Mix Toffee Bars (Print version)

Buttery bars topped with melted chocolate and crunchy toffee bits, made easy with cake mix.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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
06 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine cake mix, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a 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 gently spread 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 -
  • These bars come together in under ten minutes of active prep time, making them perfect for those moments when you need something impressive but barely have the energy to tie your apron
  • The combination of buttery cake base, melted chocolate, and crunchy toffee creates that perfect sweet and salty balance that makes people keep reaching for just one more
02 -
  • Do not overbake during that initial 15 minutes or the base will become tough instead of tender and slightly chewy
  • Letting the chocolate chips sit on the hot base for those full three minutes makes spreading so much easier and prevents tearing the dough underneath
03 -
  • Lining your pan with parchment paper that overhangs the sides creates handles that make removing the whole batch so much easier
  • If your toffee bits seem stuck together, give the bag a gentle whack on the counter or rub it between your palms before opening

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