Discover the Irresistible Delight of Better Than Anything Bars
Learn how to make delicious Better Than Anything Bars. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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- 1 box of devil’s food cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
While I love the rich, nutty flavor of pecans, feel free to leave them out if you’re catering to nut-free preferences. Or, if you’re feeling adventurous, try swapping them with walnuts or almonds for a different twist.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the devil’s food cake mix, melted butter, and evaporated milk until a thick batter forms.
- Spread half of the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish and bake for 8-10 minutes, just until the edges are set.
- Remove from the oven and pour the sweetened condensed milk over the baked layer, followed by the caramel sauce.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips and pecans evenly over the caramel layer.
- Dollop the remaining batter over the top, gently spreading it to cover the filling as much as possible.
- Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the top is set and slightly cracked.
- Let the bars cool completely before slicing, allowing the layers to meld together beautifully.
As you work through these steps, remember that cooking isn’t just about precision — it’s about intuition, much like how Mama Lu taught me to bake without measuring cups, relying on feel and heart instead.
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