Mounds Cake

🕒 Prep: 20 min | Bake: 30–35 min | Chill: 1 hour

Yields: 12–16 servings (9×13-inch cake)

🧾 Ingredients

1 box chocolate cake mix

Ingredients listed on the box (eggs, oil, water)

(or use your favorite homemade chocolate cake recipe)

1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

2 cups sweetened shredded coconut

½ tsp vanilla extract

Optional: ½ tsp almond extract (for authentic Mounds flavor)

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

½ cup heavy cream

1 tbsp butter (optional, for shine)

1. Bake the Cake

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Prepare and bake chocolate cake according to package or recipe directions.

Let cake cool completely.

2. Make Coconut Layer

In a bowl, mix condensed milk, shredded coconut, vanilla, and almond extract (if using).

Spread evenly over cooled cake, pressing gently.

3. Prepare Chocolate Topping

Heat heavy cream until just steaming (do not boil).

Pour over chocolate chips and butter.

Let sit 1 minute, then stir until smooth.

Spread ganache evenly over coconut layer.

4. Chill & Serve

Refrigerate for 1 hour until set.

Slice and serve chilled or slightly softened at room temperature