MOUNDS CAKE

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If you’ve ever bitten into a Mounds candy bar and wished it came in cake form, this recipe is for you. Mounds Cakecombines a moist chocolate cake base with a gooey coconut filling and a rich chocolate topping. It’s decadent, nostalgic, and perfect for holidays, birthdays, or any time you want to wow a crowd with a truly indulgent dessert.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Candy bar inspired: Tastes just like a Mounds bar in cake form.
  • Moist & rich: Chocolate cake meets creamy coconut filling.
  • Show-stopping dessert: Impressive enough for parties or gatherings.
  • Make-ahead friendly: Flavors deepen after chilling overnight.

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake

  • 1 box devil’s food cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box: eggs, oil, water)

(You can also use your favorite homemade chocolate cake recipe.)

For the Coconut Filling

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 24 large marshmallows
  • 14 oz sweetened shredded coconut

For the Chocolate Frosting

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ⅔ cup evaporated milk
  • 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Bake the Cake

  1. Prepare chocolate cake mix according to package directions.
  2. Bake in a 9×13-inch pan. Let cool completely.

Step 2: Make the Coconut Filling

  1. In a saucepan, combine sugar, milk, and marshmallows.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring until marshmallows melt and mixture is smooth.
  3. Stir in shredded coconut.
  4. Spread coconut mixture evenly over cooled cake.

Step 3: Make the Frosting

  1. In a saucepan, melt butter.
  2. Add sugar and evaporated milk. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips and vanilla until smooth.

Step 4: Assemble the Cake

  1. Pour warm chocolate frosting over coconut layer.
  2. Spread evenly with a spatula.
  3. Allow cake to cool completely before slicing.

Tips for Success

  • Cool the cake fully before adding the coconut layer, or it will melt into the cake.
  • Work quickly with frosting — it sets fast as it cools.
  • Use fresh coconut (if available) for extra flavor.
  • For extra moistness: Brush the cake with coconut milk before adding filling.

Variations

  • Almond Joy Cake: Add chopped almonds between the coconut and chocolate layers.
  • Layer Cake Version: Bake chocolate cake in round pans, stack with coconut filling, and frost.
  • Cupcake Mounds: Make chocolate cupcakes and stuff with coconut filling before frosting.
  • Dark Chocolate Twist: Use bittersweet chocolate chips for a richer flavor.

Why This Recipe Works

The combination of moist chocolate cake, gooey coconut filling, and glossy chocolate frosting creates the perfect balance of textures and flavors. It captures everything you love about a Mounds bar, but in a decadent cake form that’s perfect for sharing (or not ).

✨ Rich, fudgy, and filled with sweet coconut goodness, this Mounds Cake is a candy bar dream come true.

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