Almost Better Than Sex Cake!!

This cake is perfectly named…ALMOST Better Than Sex Cake!!

Enough said...just try it...you'll know what I mean. Everyone loves this cake. My son, (who has requested white cake with vanilla frosting his whole life and would rather skip cake altogether if the only option is chocolate) tried this cake and said, "wow, I don't usually like chocolate cake, but this is really good!"


In full disclosure I will say, "This cake is NOT low cal!" This is one of my fabulous, but not so healthy recipes. (That's why it doesn't get made very often!)


This is the perfect dessert to serve with Super Bowl Mac-N-Cheese or Crock Pot Lasagna.

If you are hosting a large group for Super Bowl Sunday, you may want to make two pans (9x13) of cake...it goes fast!
So here it is.....

Almost Better Than Sex Cake

1 Pkg Devil's Food OR Chocolate OR German Chocolate Cake Mix

1 Can Sweetened Condensed Milk

Caramel Ice Cream Topping

Hot Fudge Ice Cream Topping

1 (8 oz) Container Frozen Whipped Topping, thawed (like Cool Whip)

5 Heath Candy Bars, chopped up (or Skor Candy Bars)

Bake cake according to package directions for a 9x13 inch pan; cool for about 5 minutes.

Using a large fork, poke holes into the cake (wiggle the fork a little to make holes bigger).

Let the cake cool for a while.

Slowly pour the sweetened condensed milk (straight from the can) over the top of the cake.

Drizzle caramel on top of cake-back and forth one direction, then the other direction.

Drizzle hot fudge on top of cake-back and forth one direction, then the other direction. 

Sprinkle about 1/4 - 1/3 of the crushed candy bars on top of the cake.

Let cake cool completely.

Spread whipped topping on cake.

Decorate the top of the cake with generous swirls of caramel and hot fudge topping and the rest of the crushed candy bars.

Refrigerate before serving. (at least a few hours-overnight is better).

Putting it in the freezer for an hour or so before serving takes it up a notch.

Question: What dessert does your Super Bowl crowd expect every year?

Super Bowl Mac-N-Cheese

Great game, great commercials, great family & friends, great food! I love Super Bowl!

This week I will share 3 of my favorite recipes that will feed a crowd and always get rave reviews. If you are lucky enough to have leftovers, they are just as good the next day. Check back later this week for Crock Pot Lasagna and Almost Better Than Sex Cake!

This Mac-N-Cheese recipe may sound small (only 1 box of pasta), but don't be fooled. It makes a huge pan of deliciousness! It is a hit with or without the chicken. But I always use bacon. If you love bacon but are not a fan of having splattered bacon grease all over the stove, check out how to make perfectly crisp bacon every time!

I hope you enjoy it as much as my family does!

5 CHEESE MAC-N-CHEESE

1 Box of Pasta (I like one that will collect cheese, like shells)

1 Cup Grated Mozzarella Cheese 

1 Cup Grated Pepper Jack Cheese  

1 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (NOT the sprinkle kind)

1 Cup Ricotta Cheese

2 Cups Grated Cheddar Cheese

3 Large Chicken Breasts, grilled and cut into bite size pieces

1 lb Thick Cut Bacon, cooked and crumbled into large pieces (click here for how to cook perfectly crisp bacon every time)

1 med-lg Onion, diced

1-2 Cups Bread Crumbs

3-4 Cups Skim Milk

4 Tbsp Butter

4 Tbsp Flour

Red Pepper Flakes

Preheat oven to 350*. Get a LARGE pan and spray it with non-stick cooking spray.

***This recipe will probably come close to filling two 9x13 pans if you don't have one really large pan***

Boil and drain pasta. Cook til al dente or "right before it's 'done' done" consistency - this will let the cheese sauce really stick to the pasta.

While pasta is cooking, start the sauce. In a large sauce pan, melt 1 Tbsp butter on high heat. Add onion and cook til onions are soft and clear. Add 3 more Tbsp butter. When melted, add 4 Tbsp flour. Stir with a whisk. The butter and flour should turn a nice golden brown - about 2-3 minutes.

Add 3 cups milk and stir. Reduce heat to medium high. Get this to a boil, creating a roux, or white gravy. Whisk vigorously til all lumps are out of the flour, then turn the heat down to medium low.

Add the cheese. Stir while melting. Add 1 Tbsp red pepper flakes. Once the cheese is melted, I use the "taste and eyeball" method. If it is too thin, add more cheese (best to add Cheddar, Mozzarella or Pepper Jack). If it's too thick, add 1/2 cup of milk (put in microwave for 30 seconds to take the chill off before adding). If it needs a little kick, add more red pepper flakes.

Add the pasta to the cheese sauce. Add the chicken and stir til everything is covered in sauce. Pour the mac-n-cheese into the pan. Spread the bacon on the top. Sprinkle bread crumbs over everything.

Ready to go in Oven

Bake approximately 20-25 minutes, til the top is golden brown. Broil for a few minutes if needed for more color on top.

Question: What food do you traditionally make for your super bowl get together?