Certainly! Here’s a recipe for a delicious Mounds cake, inspired by the flavors of the popular Mounds candy bar. This cake combines the flavors of chocolate and coconut for a delightful dessert.
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 milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For the Coconut Filling:
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions:
- Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
- 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 of the cakes comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and place them on a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Coconut Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sweetened shredded coconut and sweetened condensed milk. Mix well until the mixture is fully combined.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Place one cooled cake layer on a serving plate. Spread the coconut filling evenly over the top of the layer.
- Place the second cake layer on top of the coconut filling.
- Prepare the Chocolate Ganache:
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
- Place the finely chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
- Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for a minute to soften the chocolate.
- Add the butter to the bowl.
- Gently whisk the mixture until the chocolate is melted and the ganache is smooth.
- Finish the Cake:
- Pour the chocolate ganache over the top of the assembled cake.
- Use a spatula to spread the ganache evenly over the top and sides of the cake.
- Decorate:
- If desired, you can sprinkle additional shredded coconut on top of the ganache for decoration.
- Chill and Serve:
- Place the cake in the refrigerator for a couple of hours to allow the ganache to set.
- Slice and serve the Mounds cake, enjoying the combination of chocolate and coconut flavors!
This Mounds cake is a delightful treat for any occasion, especially if you’re a fan of the classic Mounds candy bar flavors.
