This Rich Chocolate Cake is truly a party all on its own—which is exactly why we call it Party On the Floor Cake! Why the name? Because there's a delicious "party" happening at the bottom of this cake. A decadent layer of coconut, chopped pecans, and Heath toffee bits forms a sweet, crunchy crust beneath a moist chocolate cake, all topped with a smooth, velvety frosting.
The best part? It’s incredibly easy to make—you start with a boxed cake mix, but the end result tastes completely homemade. This easy dessert recipe is perfect for casual weeknights at home, but it’s also a total crowd-pleaser at potlucks, family gatherings, and holiday parties. Trust me—you’re going to love this one!
If you are looking for another chocolate cake to try....Make my chocolate bundt cake! Its always a favorite!
Ingredients
The best thing about this cake is that it starts with a BOX mix!
- box devils food cake mix (I used Betty Crocker Super Moist)
- milk
- oil
- eggs
- butter
- coconut
- chopped pecans
- toffee bits
- cocoa
- powdered sugar
- vanilla
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Honestly, this recipe is simple, but has a wow factor with the bottom! While oven is preheating place butter into a 9x13 cake pan and allow to melt, make sure it doesn't burn. While that is melting make the cake batter. Once butter is melted add the nuts, coconut and toffee and stir around in that glorious butter! Spread evenly and pour on that batter. Cook according to package. But do not overcook. No one likes a dry cake! While it cools make your frosting and spread onto the cooled cake! YUMMMMM!
Equipment
Equipment is so important when baking. A good quality pan is important. Vanilla is also important in baking. I have my favorites for sure because it completely makes a recipe. Here is a link to my affiliate link to purchase my favorites that are tried and true.
Storage
Keep a lid on this cake and it will stay fresh for 3-4 days!
Top Tip
Watch to not over bake the bake so it stays moist! And the icing is a creamy icing. You do not need to beat to a fluff unless you desire that consistency.
Other Desserts to try
Party On The Floor Cake
Ingredients
- 1 box Devils food cake mix (or chocolate) I use Betty Crocker Super Moist
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup canola oil
- 4 eggs
- 8 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup toffee bits heaping
Frosting
- 6 Tablespoons butter melted
- ½ cup cocoa
- 2 ⅔ cups powdered sugar sifted
- ⅓ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
Cake
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Add butter into 9x13 pan and put in oven to melt while preheating. Once butter is melted (make sure not to burn) add coconut, pecans and toffee and stir around and smooth out evenly. Mix cake mix with milk, oil and eggs and beat for 2 minutes at medium speed. Pour cake mix on top of pecan mixture. Bake per packaged directions, making sure not to over bake. Pull out cake and let cool. While the cake is cooling make frosting.
Frosting
- To a mixer with whisk attachment add melted butter and cocoa. Mix until smooth. Alternating: add sugar and milk beating between additions and ending with milk. When smooth add vanilla. Beat again until velvety consistency. Spread on cooled cake.
Brenda says
This is one of the best cakes ever! Easy to make and so delicious. I took it to a potluck and it was a huge hit, pan came back empty. Lots of requests for recipe. Thank you for sharing ❤️
Misty Tannery says
I am so so glad to hear that! Thank you!
Dorothy's New Vintage Kitchen says
What a fun snack cake with little surprises!
matannery says
Thank you! Its a favorite for sure!