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Mounds Poke Cake Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes plus 1 hour chilling
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Mounds Poke Cake is a luscious chocolate dessert inspired by the classic Mounds candy bar. It features a moist chocolate cake baked to perfection, then poked with holes to soak up a rich, creamy coconut and sweetened condensed milk mixture. Topped with shredded coconut and a silky chocolate frosting, this cake offers a delightful combination of chocolate and coconut flavors that is perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

  • 1 box of chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients required on the box, typically water, oil, and eggs)

Filling and Topping

  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (15 oz) can coconut cream
  • 1 (7 oz) package shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1 (12 oz) container chocolate frosting
  • Optional: additional shredded coconut or almond slivers for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) or follow the temperature instructions on the cake mix package to ensure proper baking conditions.
  2. Prepare Cake Batter: Mix the chocolate cake batter according to the package instructions using the required water, oil, and eggs.
  3. Bake Cake: Pour the prepared batter into a greased 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) baking dish and bake for 25-35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  4. Poke Holes in Cake: While the cake is still warm, carefully use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes evenly across the surface to allow the filling to soak in.
  5. Prepare Filling Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk and coconut cream until well blended.
  6. Soak Cake: Pour the coconut and condensed milk mixture over the warm cake, allowing it to seep into the holes for max flavor and moisture.
  7. Cool the Cake: Let the cake cool completely to enable the liquid to absorb fully into the cake layers.
  8. Add Coconut Topping: Sprinkle the shredded sweetened coconut evenly over the cooled cake surface.
  9. Frost Cake: Microwave the chocolate frosting for 20-30 seconds until it becomes pourable, then pour and spread it evenly over the coconut layer.
  10. Garnish and Chill: Optionally sprinkle additional shredded coconut or almond slivers on top for extra texture and appearance. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to set flavors.

Notes

  • Use the handle of a wooden spoon carefully to avoid tearing the cake when poking holes.
  • Ensure the cake is still warm when pouring the coconut mixture to allow better absorption.
  • Chilling the cake enhances flavor blending and makes slicing easier.
  • You may substitute coconut cream with full-fat coconut milk but the texture might be slightly lighter.
  • For a nut-free option, omit the almond slivers garnish.

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