Mounds Cake

Mounds Cake 🍫🥥

Ingredients:

- 1 box chocolate cake mix 15.25 oz / 432 g, plus ingredients on package

- 1 1/2 cups shredded sweetened coconut 4.5 oz / 128 g

- 1 cup granulated sugar 7 oz / 200 g

- 1 cup whole milk 8 fl oz / 240 ml

- 1 tsp vanilla extract 5 ml

- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips 9 oz / 255 g

- 1 cup heavy cream 8 fl oz / 240 ml

Directions:

1. Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package instructions and bake in a greased 9x13 inch pan. Allow the cake to cool completely.

2. In a medium saucepan, combine the shredded coconut, granulated sugar, whole milk, and vanilla extract. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and becomes sticky, about 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

3. Once the cake is cooled, evenly spread the coconut mixture over the top of the cake.

4. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour over the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let it sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy to create the ganache.

5. Pour the chocolate ganache over the coconut layer, spreading it evenly.

6. Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours or until the ganache is set.

7. Slice and serve chilled.

Nutritional Information:

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes

Kcal: 430 kcal per serving | Servings: 12 servings

Tips:

Use fine shredded coconut for a smoother texture in the coconut layer. 

Warm the ganache slightly before pouring to ensure it spreads evenly over the cake.❤❤