Mounds Cake 🍫🥥
Inspired by the classic Mounds bar, this cake is rich, chocolatey, and filled with a sweet coconut center—perfect for coconut lovers!
Ingredients
Cake Layer
- 1 box Chocolate cake mix (or homemade chocolate cake)
- Ingredients listed on the box (eggs, oil, water)
Coconut Filling
- 2 cups Shredded coconut
- 1 can Sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
Chocolate Topping
- 1 cup Chocolate chips
- ½ cup Heavy cream
Instructions
1. Bake the cake
- Prepare and bake the chocolate cake according to package instructions in a 9×13 pan.
- Let it cool slightly.
2. Add coconut layer
- In a bowl, mix shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and powdered sugar.
- Spread evenly over the warm cake.
3. Make chocolate topping
- Heat heavy cream until warm (not boiling), then pour over chocolate chips.
- Stir until smooth to make a ganache.
4. Finish the cake
- Pour the chocolate ganache over the coconut layer.
- Let it set before slicing.
✅ Tips for Best Results
- Chill the cake for 1–2 hours for cleaner slices.
- Toast some coconut and sprinkle on top for extra texture.
- Add a pinch of salt to the ganache to balance sweetness.
🍽️ Serving Idea
Serve slightly chilled with coffee or tea—the coconut and chocolate combo is incredibly rich and satisfying.
💡 Fun fact:
The original Mounds bar is famous for its simple combo of coconut + dark chocolate, which this cake recreates in a soft, indulgent form.
If you want, I can also give you a no-bake Mounds dessert version that takes just 10 minutes to prepare. 🍰
