Toffee Butterscotch Cake

Step 1: Prepare the Pan and Preheat the Oven

1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with aluminum foil for easier cleanup and lightly spray it with cooking spray. Set aside.

Step 2: Make the Cake Batter

1. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the yellow cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable or canola oil.
2. Mix: Using a handheld electric mixer, beat the mixture on high speed for about 2 minutes, or until the batter is smooth and well combined.

Step 3: Bake the Cake

1. Pour Batter and Bake: Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake the cake for 23 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
2. Cool Slightly: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool slightly.

Step 4: Poke Holes and Add Butterscotch Mixture

1. Poke Holes: Using the blunt end of a wooden spoon, poke approximately 75 holes evenly across the surface of the cake, going nearly to the bottom.
2. Prepare Topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together the butterscotch sundae syrup and the sweetened condensed milk until well combined.
3. Pour Over Cake: Slowly and evenly pour the butterscotch mixture over the surface of the cake, making sure it seeps into the holes. Use a spatula to help spread the mixture and encourage it to sink into the cake.

Step 5: Chill the Cake

1. Cover and Refrigerate: Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until thoroughly chilled. For a make-ahead option, the cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two days before serving.

Step 6: Add Topping and Serve

1. Top with Whipped Cream: Just before serving, spread the thawed whipped topping evenly over the entire surface of the cake.
2. Sprinkle Toffee Bits: Sprinkle the toffee bits evenly over the whipped topping.
3. Serve: Slice and serve your delicious Toffee Butterscotch Cake. Enjoy!

This cake is a perfect blend of flavors and textures, combining the soft, moist cake with the creamy butterscotch filling and crunchy toffee bits. It’s a crowd-pleaser that’s sure to become a favorite at any gathering!