Ah, Mounds Cake—a decadent dessert inspired by the Mounds candy bar! 🍫🥥 It’s chocolate cake layered with coconut filling and topped with chocolate ganache, giving you that signature coconut-chocolate combination in every bite. Here’s a classic recipe:
Mounds Cake Recipe
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (or homemade chocolate cake)
- Ingredients called for on the box (usually eggs, oil, and water)
For the coconut filling:
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the chocolate ganache:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Bake the cake:
- Preheat oven according to cake mix instructions (usually 350°F / 175°C).
- Prepare cake batter as directed and bake in two 8- or 9-inch round pans.
- Let cakes cool completely.
- Make the coconut filling:
- In a bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, shredded coconut, and vanilla.
- Mix until well combined; the mixture should be sticky and hold together.
- Assemble the cake:
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate.
- Spread the coconut filling evenly over the layer.
- Top with the second cake layer.
- Make the ganache:
- Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until just simmering.
- Pour over chocolate chips and let sit 1–2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Top the cake:
- Pour ganache over the top of the cake, letting it drip slightly down the sides.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes to set ganache.
- Serve:
- Slice and enjoy the chocolate-coconut decadence!
💡 Tips:
- Use unsweetened shredded coconut if you prefer less sweetness.
- For extra richness, add a layer of chocolate ganache between the cake layers along with the coconut filling.
- Chill the cake in the fridge for a firmer slice and better cutting.
If you want, I can also give a “from scratch Mounds cake with homemade chocolate cake and coconut filling” version that’s ultra-rich and fully homemade.
Do you want me to share that version?
