Easy No-Bake Twix Pound Cake Recipe
This easy no-bake Twix cake starts with a store bought pound cake and is dressed up with a homemade caramel sauce and chocolate sauce to create flavors that will remind you of Twix candy bars.
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With only 4 ingredients, this No Bake Twix Cake might just blow your mind. Who knew that you could make your favorite candy bar in cake form using a frozen pound cake?
There are so many things to love about this ultimate Twix Cake and although the ease of making is pretty amazing, the end result is what will knock your socks off. It truly is the perfect dessert.
Using a frozen pound cake means that there’s no dry ingredients to measure, no electric mixer to fool with, and no oven to mess with. All you need is a frozen pound cake, a little bit of simple ingredients, and a microwave and you have an entirely new cake with minimal effort!
If you are a Twix candy bar fan, this great cake recipe is a MUST MAKE {so is this Twix Cookie}! Loaded with caramel and chocolate, this almost homemade Twix Cake recipe will certainly be a keeper!
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What goes into this Recipe
- Frozen or fresh pound cake: I prefer the Butter Pound Cake from the freezer section of the grocery store because I love the texture. You can also bake your own pound cake if you prefer, using caramel cake, vanilla cake, or chocolate cake mix.
- Caramel Bits: Using caramel bits is next level when it comes to melting caramel. No more unwrapping caramels! The best part however is that they melt in less than a minute. They also work great in these Salted Caramel Bars.
- Milk Chocolate Chips: Just like the Twix candy bar you buy at the store, adding melted milk chocolate chips to the top of the cake is perfect.
- Heavy Cream: Used when melting both the caramel bits and chocolate chips, heavy cream creates a nice smooth mixture.
See recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Variations
Add Twix candy bars: For the ultimate candy cake, add chopped Twix bars to the top of the cake. This adds even more Twix flavor and a great texture.
Make it a poke cake: Make this delicious cake into a poke cake by poking holes in the top of the cake with the back of a wooden spoon before pouring the caramel, letting the caramel drip in the holes and then pouring it over the whole cake. That is one of the steps in this Better Than Anything Cake!
Use pudding or frosting instead of ganache: Make instant chocolate pudding or use store bought chocolate frosting and spread it over the top of the cake.
Add shortbread cookies: To give the cake even more Twix flavor, make shortbread cookie crumbs in a food processor and sprinkle them over the milk chocolate ganache before it sets for a crunchy shortbread crust.
How to make a No-Bake Twix Pound Cake
- Remove the pound cake from the packaging and place it on a serving tray.
- Combine the caramel bits and heavy cream in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments until you have a smooth and pourable caramel. Note: My caramel took a little less than one minute.
- Pour the melted caramel over the top of the pound cake and spread out into an even layer with a rubber spatula.
- Combine the chocolate chips with the heavy cream. Microwave in 30 second increments until the chocolate chips melt in the heavy cream. Note: After 30 seconds, I gave it a good stir with a whisk until smooth and glossy.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the top of the caramel layer and spread out into an even layer. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Before serving you can cut a couple of Twix bars and spread them around the edge of the finished cake.
Expert Tips
- Using caramel bits for the topping is such a time saver. The best part about using this ingredient is that you don’t have to spend any time unwrapping caramels. They also melt quickly because they are smaller.
- Do you like salted caramel? Add a 1/2 teaspoon of flaky sea salt to the caramel mixture before pouring over the cake. You should also take a look at these Salted Caramel Cookies.
- Making chocolate ganache in the microwave is a cinch. For best results, microwave in 20-30 second intervals and whisk until you get a gorgeous and glossy melted chocolate.
- Be sure to refrigerate the cake for at least an hour. This will allow the caramel and chocolate to both set up and help to give you a nice clean cut when serving.
Storage and Freezing
Store: The best way to store this No Bake Twix Cake is in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If you find that the caramel is getting a bit harder than you like then leave the cake out a few minutes before serving. This cake should last for 4-5 days.
Freeze: If you are using a frozen pound cake I do not recommend freezing this dessert.
Recipe FAQs
If you have a good homemade pound cake, go ahead and use it. I love using a frozen pound cake because by doing so you are able to make this a totally no-bake dessert.
The cake also has a wonderful dense texture which you need in order to have the heavy caramel and chocolate.
Frozen pound cakes are also super easy to find. They come in a foil pan and are usually in the same section as the frozen pies.
Serving this quick and easy no-bake dessert is simple. After at least one hour in the refrigerator, cut a slice with a serrated knife {to the thickness of your liking}. It is wonderful with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a dollop of whipped cream or even just on its own.
The important thing is to be sure you give the cake that hour in the fridge to set up. That will allow you to cut clean and beautiful slices of cake easily.
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Easy No-Bake Twix Pound Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 16 ounce thawed pound cake {or a fresh pound cake from the bakery section}
Caramel Layer
- 1 cup caramel bits {or individual caramels}
- 2 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Chocolate Layer
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Begin by removing the thawed frozen pound cake from the foil pan and placing it onto a serving plate.
Caramel Layer
- Combine the caramel bits and heavy cream in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments until the caramel is completely melted and smooth. Pour the caramel over the top of the pound cake. Spread it out, trying to keep most of it on the top of the cake. You may need to use an off-set spatula to get an even layer.
Chocolate Layer
- Combine the milk chocolate chips and heavy whipping cream in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments, whisking in between. Continue to microwave in 30 second increments and whisk until you get a thick and smooth ganache that will easily pour over the top of the caramel and cake layer. Let it drip over the sides and create an outside coating to your Twix Cake.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and then serve. Cover leftovers and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Notes
- Making chocolate ganache in the microwave is a cinch. For best results, microwave in 20-30 second intervals and whisk until you get a gorgeous and glossy melted chocolate.
- Be sure to refrigerate the cake for at least an hour. This will allow the caramel and chocolate to both set up and help to give you a nice clean cut when serving.
