Description
Indulge in the decadent layers of chocolate cake, sweet coconut filling, and rich chocolate frosting in this irresistible Mounds Cake recipe. A perfect dessert for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
For the chocolate cake:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box – typically eggs, oil, and water)
For the coconut filling:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
- 24 large marshmallows
- 14 oz shredded sweetened coconut
For the chocolate frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate cake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Make the chocolate cake batter as per package directions and bake in a 9×13-inch pan.
- Make the coconut filling: Combine sugar, milk, and marshmallows in a saucepan. Add coconut once melted. Spread over the warm cake.
- Prepare the chocolate frosting: Boil butter, sugar, and milk. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips. Pour over the coconut layer.
- Cool and serve: Let the cake cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Chill briefly to set layers faster, then bring to room temperature before serving.
- Store covered at room temperature or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 39g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
