Toffee Butterscotch Cake

This Toffee Butterscotch Cake is a rich, irresistible poke cake loaded with warm butterscotch flavor and a creamy, candy-like finish. Tender yellow cake absorbs a decadent mixture of butterscotch topping and sweetened condensed milk, creating a moist and gooey texture in every bite. Topped with fluffy whipped topping and crunchy toffee bits, it’s perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or whenever you want a dessert that feels indulgent but is incredibly easy to make.

Ingredients

• One 15.25-oz box yellow cake mix
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup vegetable or canola oil
• One 12-oz jar butterscotch sundae syrup or ice cream topping
• Half of a 14-oz can sweetened condensed milk
• 12 oz whipped topping, thawed
• 1/2 cup toffee bits

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13-inch pan with foil and spray with cooking spray.
2. Beat cake mix, eggs, water, and oil for about 2 minutes until smooth.
3. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake 23–25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
4. While still warm, poke about 75 holes across the cake using the end of a wooden spoon.
5. Whisk butterscotch topping with sweetened condensed milk.
6. Slowly pour mixture over the cake, using a spatula to help it sink into the holes.
7. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, or up to 2 days before serving.
8. Spread whipped topping over the chilled cake.
9. Sprinkle with toffee bits and serve.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes (+ chilling)
Kcal: ~380 kcal per serving | Servings: 12

Tips

• Warm the butterscotch topping slightly if it’s too thick—it will pour into the holes more easily.
• For a firmer slice, chill the cake overnight before adding the whipped topping.

FAQ

Can I use a chocolate or spice cake mix instead?
Yes—both pair wonderfully with butterscotch.

Can I add extra toffee bits inside the cake?
Absolutely—sprinkle some over the cake before pouring the butterscotch mixture.

Does this cake freeze well?
Freeze before adding whipped topping; thaw and top just before serving.

Can I swap the topping for real whipped cream?
Stabilized whipped cream works best to hold up on a poke cake.