This homemade Mounds cake recipe layers tender coconut cake and luscious cream cheese frosting, then smothers it in glossy chocolate fudge and toasted coconut flakes for the ultimate island-inspired dessert. Made completely from scratch, this showstopper coconut cake is surprisingly easy to assemble. The recipe includes tips for preparing the fluffy coconut cake batter and rich cream cheese coconut frosting to fill and stack the layers. Smooth, fudgy sweetened condensed milk chocolate fudge is poured over the frosted cake for dramatic drips down the sides. Finally, sweetened coconut flakes are toasted to golden brown and pressed into the frosting, completely covering the top and sides for a picture-perfect re-creation of the classic Mounds candy bar in cake form. This unique tropical cake is a wonderful dessert for summer parties, beach vacations, or any time you want to transport your tastebuds to paradise. The combination of soft coconut cake, rich cream cheese frosting, bittersweet chocolate fudge, and nutty toasted coconut makes an impressive and unforgettable tropical cake perfect for coconut lovers and chocolate lovers alike.
Let’s start with the FAQs:
Should I make the cake from scratch or use a box mix?
Homemade cake made with fresh ingredients yields the fluffiest, most tender layers of coconut bliss. Worth the minimal extra effort!
What goes in the frosting between the layers?
A combo of creamy cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and coconut extract makes a silky tropical filling.
How do I get that gorgeous fudgy coating?
Simmering sweetened condensed milk with chocolate chips makes a thick, shiny topping that sets firm over the chilled cake.
Why toast the coconut flakes?
A quick toast in the skillet brings out their incredible nutty coconut flavor and adds awesome crunch.
Should I press flakes on the sides too?
Absolutely! Completely coating the sides gives it that true Mounds candy bar look.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Bake Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
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