Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Mounds Cake – a luscious layered treat featuring chocolate cake topped with a gooey coconut filling and rich chocolate frosting. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Chocolate Cake:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus required eggs, oil, and water)
Coconut Filling:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 24 large marshmallows
- 1 package (14 oz) sweetened shredded coconut
Chocolate Frosting:
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare and Bake the Chocolate Cake: Follow package directions to prepare and bake the chocolate cake in a 9×13-inch pan. Let cool slightly.
- Make the Coconut Filling: In a saucepan, combine sugar and milk over medium heat. Add marshmallows, melt, then stir in coconut. Pour over cake.
- Prepare the Chocolate Frosting: Melt chocolate chips, butter, and milk in a saucepan. Remove from heat, whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla. Pour over coconut layer.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, consider using dark chocolate chips or adding a touch of coconut extract to the coconut filling.
- The cake can be made a day ahead and refrigerated until serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
