MOUNDS CAKE

Certainly! Here’s a recipe for a Mounds Cake, inspired by the flavors of the popular Mounds candy bar:

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:

• 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
• 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

For the Chocolate Ganache:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Make the Cake:
   • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
   • Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
   • Stir in the boiling water until the batter is well combined. The batter will be thin; this is normal.
3. Bake the Cake:
   • Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
   • Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
4. Make the Coconut Filling:
   • In a bowl, mix together the shredded sweetened coconut and sweetened condensed milk until well combined.
5. Assemble the Cake:
   • Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread the coconut filling evenly over the top.
   • Place the second cake layer on top of the coconut filling.
6. Make the Chocolate Ganache:
   • In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just starts to simmer. Remove from heat.
   • Add the chocolate chips to the hot cream and let them sit for a minute. Stir until smooth and well combined.
7. Frost the Cake:
   • Pour the chocolate ganache over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
   • Optionally, you can spread the ganache on the sides of the cake for full coverage.
8. Chill the Cake:
   • Place the cake in the refrigerator for a few hours to allow the ganache to set.
9. Serve:
   • Slice and serve your delicious Mounds Cake!

Enjoy your Mounds-inspired creation!