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mounds bar cake

Mounds Bar Cake

The Crispy Chef
Mounds Bar Cake is a decadent dessert inspired by the classic Mounds candy bar. It features layers of moist chocolate cake filled and frosted with coconut buttercream, and covered in sweetened shredded coconut, delivering the ultimate blend of rich chocolate and coconut flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course cake
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Three 8-inch round cake pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Coconut Filling:

  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
  • For the Coconut Buttercream Frosting:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp coconut extract

For Decoration:

  • Sweetened shredded coconut for coating

Instructions
 

Prepare the Cake Base:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the cake pans.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Make the Coconut Filling:

  • In a bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk and shredded coconut.
  • Prepare the Coconut Buttercream Frosting:
  • In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth.
  • Add coconut extract and mix well.

Assemble the Cake:

  • Place one chocolate cake layer on a serving platter. Spread half of the coconut filling on top.
  • Add the second layer and spread the remaining coconut filling.
  • Place the final layer on top and frost the entire cake with coconut buttercream.

Decorate the Cake:

  • Press sweetened shredded coconut onto the sides and top of the cake for a classic Mounds Bar look.
  • Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 4gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 70mgIron: 2.5mg
Keyword chocolate coconut cake, coconut buttercream, Mounds Bar Cake
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