Description
Creamy Mounds poke cake blends rich chocolate and coconut in a delightful dessert. Chocolate ganache and sweet coconut cream create an irresistible layer of indulgence you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients called for on the box)
- 14 oz (396 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 15 oz (425 g) coconut cream
- 7 oz (198 g) sweetened shredded coconut
- 12 oz (340 g) chocolate frosting
- Toasted coconut or almond slivers for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cake Preparation: Preheat oven and construct chocolate cake in a 9×13 inch pan according to package instructions, baking until a toothpick emerges cleanly.
- Perforation Process: Immediately after removing from oven, create systematic holes across the entire cake surface using a wooden spoon handle, maintaining consistent spacing.
- Coconut Infusion: Whisk sweetened condensed milk and coconut cream into a silky, integrated mixture, then meticulously pour over the warm cake, ensuring complete penetration into each perforation.
- Resting Phase: Allow cake to absorb coconut essence at room temperature for 1-2 hours, enabling full flavor integration and moisture absorption.
- Coconut Layering: Generously sprinkle sweetened shredded coconut across the entire cake surface, achieving uniform coverage.
- Chocolate Glaze: Gently warm chocolate frosting in the microwave until pourable, then cascade smoothly over the coconut layer, using a spatula to create an even, glossy finish.
- Final Touches: Optional garnishing with toasted coconut fragments or almond slivers can enhance texture and visual appeal.
- Chilling and Serving: Refrigerate for a minimum of one hour to stabilize, then serve chilled with optional whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a decadent dessert experience.
Notes
- Prepare with Precision: Grease the pan thoroughly to prevent cake sticking and ensure easy removal.
- Hole-Punching Technique: Create consistent holes for even coconut liquid distribution, maximizing flavor absorption.
- Temperature Matters: Use warm cake for optimal coconut mixture penetration, allowing maximum flavor infusion.
- Chill for Perfect Texture: Refrigerate at least one hour to set the layers and enhance the cake’s overall taste and consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 284
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg