Description
This delightful Mounds Cake combines a rich chocolate base with a sweet coconut and marshmallow layer, topped with a luscious homemade chocolate fudge sauce. Perfect for chocolate and coconut lovers, this dessert is easy to prepare and sure to impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup milk
Coconut Topping
- 1 cup sugar
- 12 oz flaked coconut
- 120 mini marshmallows
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Chocolate Fudge Sauce
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 12 oz evaporated milk
Instructions
- Preheat and Bake Cake. Preheat your oven according to the chocolate cake mix package instructions. Prepare the cake batter by combining the cake mix with 1 cup milk as directed, then bake it in a suitable pan until done. Allow the cake to cool completely before proceeding.
- Prepare Coconut Topping. In a large bowl, mix together the flaked coconut, 1 cup sugar, 120 mini marshmallows, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup chopped pecans. Set this mixture aside for layering on the cake.
- Make Chocolate Fudge Sauce. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup margarine and stir in 2 cups sugar until combined. Add 2 tablespoons cocoa powder and 12 oz evaporated milk, then bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook while stirring continuously for about 5 minutes until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
- Assemble the Cake. Spread the prepared coconut and marshmallow topping evenly over the cooled chocolate cake layer.
- Add Chocolate Fudge Sauce. Pour the warm chocolate fudge sauce evenly over the coconut layer, ensuring full coverage.
- Chill and Serve. Place the assembled cake in the refrigerator and chill for at least one hour to set the topping and flavors before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing when preparing the cake batter.
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before adding the topping to prevent melting the marshmallows.
- The chocolate fudge sauce can be reheated gently if it thickens too much before pouring.
- For added texture, you can toast the pecans lightly before adding them to the topping.
- This cake is best served chilled, making it a great make-ahead dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 31 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
