Cake Mix Toffee Bars (Printable Version)
Buttery, chewy bars with rich toffee and chocolate layers on a 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
06 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans
# 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 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 Advice:
01 -
- The cake mix base means zero measuring anxiety and practically foolproof results every single time
- These bars disappear faster than you can say 'warm from the oven' at any gathering
02 -
- Don't overbake the first layer or your bars will turn tough instead of staying tender and chewy
- The residual heat from the base melts the chocolate chips so resist the urge to return them to the oven immediately
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients mix more easily creating a smoother dough without overworking
- Line your pan with parchment paper leaving overhang handles to lift the whole batch out at once