Description
A rich and decadent cake layered with chocolate and coconut flavors, perfect for all occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Buttermilk
- 1 cup Sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup Sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 2/3 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 3 cups Powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/3 cup Milk (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth, then add the eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, mix the shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract.
- Once the cake has cooled completely, slice it in half horizontally and spread the coconut filling over the bottom layer.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually add the cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with the milk, mixing until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and spread the chocolate frosting over the cake.
- Enjoy your Mounds Cake!
Notes
For a twist, consider serving warm with vanilla ice cream. Store leftovers wrapped tightly to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg