Mounds Cake Chocolate Coconut
Mounds cake chocolate coconut layered with moist chocolate cake, sweet coconut filling, and smooth chocolate ganache for a rich dessert everyone loves.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Desserts & Sweets
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Cake Base
1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
Eggs, oil, and water as required per package directions
Coconut Layer
1½ cups shredded sweetened coconut
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Ganache
1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
Preheat oven according to cake mix package directions. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
Prepare the chocolate cake batter using the box mix and required ingredients. Pour into the prepared pan.
Bake according to package directions, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
While the cake bakes, combine sugar and milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
Remove from heat and stir in shredded coconut and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Immediately after removing the cake from the oven, evenly spread the coconut mixture over the hot cake.
Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until steaming (do not boil). Pour over chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl and let stand for 2 minutes.
Stir gently until a smooth, glossy ganache forms.
Spread the ganache evenly over the coconut layer while the cake is still warm.
Let the cake cool at room temperature for 45–60 minutes, until the ganache is set. Slice and serve.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate chips for the smoothest ganache and best flavor.
Let the cake cool fully before cutting for clean slices.
Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Find it online: https://allcookedup.com/mounds-cake-chocolate-coconut/
