Mounds cake, which typically refers to a cake inspired by the flavors of Mounds candy bars. Mounds bars are a popular coconut and chocolate candy bar. Here’s a basic recipe for a Mounds cake:
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For the Coconut Filling:
- 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but that’s okay.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cakes are baking, prepare the coconut filling. In a bowl, mix together the shredded coconut and sweetened condensed milk.
- Once the cakes are done baking, let them cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Spread the coconut filling evenly over one of the cake layers. Place the second cake layer on top.
- For the chocolate ganache, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it just begins to boil. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let it sit for a minute, then stir until smooth.
- Pour the chocolate ganache over the assembled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides. You can use an offset spatula to smooth the ganache over the top.
- Allow the ganache to set before serving.
Enjoy your Mounds cake! You can customize it further by adding extra coconut or adjusting the sweetness to suit your taste.
