This indulgent dessert, often affectionately known as Heath Bar Cake, is a crowd-pleasing treat that combines rich chocolate flavors with creamy textures. The base is a dense chocolate cake&# 226;ÂÂeither from a mix or a scratch recipeâÂÂthat is pierced and soaked generously with sweetened condensed milk, ensuring every bite is incredibly moist. Topped with a layer of butterscotch ice cream topping and a generous coating of cool whip, the cake is finished with crushed Heath bars for a delightful crunch of caramel and milk chocolate. ItâÂÂs a perfect make-ahead dessert for potlucks, family gatherings, or when youâÂÂre craving something decadently sweet. The combination of soft cake, creamy frosting, and crunchy toffee creates a harmonious balance of flavors that satisfies any chocolate lover.
Paul Newman’S Chocolate Cake
Description
This indulgent dessert, often affectionately known as Heath Bar Cake, is a crowd-pleasing treat that combines rich chocolate flavors with creamy textures. The base is a dense chocolate cake&# 226;ÂÂeither from a mix or a scratch recipeâÂÂthat is pierced and soaked generously with sweetened condensed milk, ensuring every bite is incredibly moist. Topped with a layer of butterscotch ice cream topping and a generous coating of cool whip, the cake is finished with crushed Heath bars for a delightful crunch of caramel and milk chocolate. ItâÂÂs a perfect make-ahead dessert for potlucks, family gatherings, or when youâÂÂre craving something decadently sweet. The combination of soft cake, creamy frosting, and crunchy toffee creates a harmonious balance of flavors that satisfies any chocolate lover.Ingredients
Directions
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Prepare the chocolate cake batter according to package directions or your preferred scratch recipe.
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Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan, or two 9-inch round cake pans if making a layer cake.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s) and bake according to instructions until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
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Once cool, use the blunt end of a chopstick or skewer to poke holes all over the surface of the cake, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
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Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes. Use about half the can for a layer cake or the whole can for a 9x13 cake.
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Spread the butterscotch ice cream topping evenly over the top of the soaked cake.
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Spread the whipped topping (Cool Whip) over the caramel layer, covering the entire cake. If making a layer cake, frost the entire exterior rather than filling the layers.
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Crush the Heath candy bars into small pieces and sprinkle generously over the top and sides of the cake.
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Sprinkle chocolate jimmies over the cake for decoration.
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Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the toppings to set.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 116.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6.4g10%
- Saturated Fat 3.8g19%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 5.1mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 12.5g5%
- Dietary Fiber 2.3g10%
- Sugars 9.8g
- Protein 1.1g3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
The cake tastes best when allowed to chill overnight, as the condensed milk fully permeates the cake and the toppings firm up.
You can use yellow or butter cake instead of chocolate for a different flavor profile, but chocolate is recommended for this specific recipe.
If using a layer cake, some caramel may ooze out between the layers; this is normal and adds to the visual appeal.
Work quickly when frosting and adding toppings, then immediately chill to set the caramel and whipped topping.
Crushing the Heath bars while they are still cold (chilled in the freezer for 10 minutes) makes them easier to crush into uniform pieces.
