Quick Desserts: No Bake Twix Cake Recipe

One of my goals for the new year is always to give myself more grace.  You might be asking yourself what that has to do with a No Bake Twix Cake?  The answer is…everything!  With only 4 ingredients, this totally no bake cake is one that you can make in minutes.  Having a delicious and darn right simple recipe in your back pocket will make you feel like you have super powers.  Keep scrolling to see why it is the easiest recipe on my site!

4 Ingredient No Bake Twix Cake

With only 4 ingredients this No Bake Twix Cake might just blow your mind.  Who knew that you could transform a frozen pound cake into a giant candy bar?

There are so many things to love about this 4 Ingredient Twix Cake and although the ease of making is pretty amazing, the end result is what will knock your socks off.

In fact, if you are a Twix candy bar fan this recipe is a MUST MAKE!  Loaded with caramel and chocolate, this easy No Bake 4 Ingredient Twix Cake will certainly be a keeper!

Ingredients Needed for your Twix Cake

• Frozen or fresh pound cake-I prefer the Butter Pound Cake from the freezer section of the grocery store because I love the texture.  
• Caramel Bits-Using caramel bits is a game changer when it comes to melting caramel.  No more unwrapping caramels!  The best part however is that they melt in less than a minute.
• 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.

How to make a Quick No Bake Twix Cake

1. Remove the pound cake from the packaging and place it on a serving tray.
2. Combine the caramel bits and heavy cream in a microwave safe bowl.
3. Microwave in 30 second increments until you have a smooth and pourable caramel. Note: My caramel took a little less than one minute.
4. Pour the melted caramel over the top of the pound cake and spread out into an even layer.
5. Combine the chocolate chips with the heavy cream.
6. Microwave in 30 second increments until the chocolate chips melt in the heavy cream.  Note: After 30 seconds, I whisked the chocolate chips and heavy cream until smooth and glossy.
7. Pour the chocolate mixture over the top of the caramel layer and spread out into an even layer.  Refrigerate for 1 hour.
8. Before serving you can cut a couple of Twix bars and spread them around the edge of the finished cake.

Why use a Frozen Pound Cake for the base of your Twix Cake?

There are a few reasons that using a frozen pound cake for the base is a good idea.  One of the reasons is that 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.  If your grocery store doesn’t have one you could also use one of the fresh ones in the bakery section of your grocery store.

 

Tips for Melting Caramel Bits in the Microwave

Melting Caramel Bits in the microwave couldn’t be simpler.  The best part about the Caramel Bits ingredient is that you don’t have to spend any time unwrapping caramels.  They also melt quickly because they are smaller.

Be sure you are using a microwave safe bowl {I like to use a liquid measuring cup}.  Adding the heavy cream to the Caramel Bits will help them melt faster and give you a creamier texture.

Work in 30 second increments on the microwave and stir well between each increment.  It doesn’t take a lot of time, probably less than 1 minute {depending on your microwave}.

How to make a Milk Chocolate Ganache in the Microwave

Making ganache can be a bit intimidating if you haven’t done it before but don’t let it be.  Using your microwave to do this will forever make this a task that you look forward to and find yourself looking for excuses to make.

Add the milk chocolate chips and heavy cream into a microwave safe measuring cup {or bowl}.  Microwave in 30 second increments until your milk chocolate chips are totally melted and smooth.  This might not take longer than 30 seconds.

Remove the mixture from the microwave after 30 seconds and whisk, you might be surprised at how fast it melts and becomes a creamy, smooth and shiny mixture.  I like to use a small whisk to totally incorporate the chocolate and cream.

How to Serve Easy No Bake Twix Cake

Serving this quick and easy no-bake dessert is simple.  After at least one hour in the refrigerator, cut a slice {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.

Best way to Store your No Bake Twix Cake

The best way to store this No Bake Twix Cake is 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.

Do you love no bake desserts?  Try these recipes…

• Millionaire Bars
• Classic No Bake Cookies
• No Bake Peanut Butter Pie
• Snickers No Bake Cheesecake
• No Bake Key Lime Pie
• No Bake Lemon Cheesecake {Only 5 Ingredients}
• Muddy Buddy Cookies