Almond Joy Cake
Total Time
Prep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 25 min. + cooling
Yield
16 servings
The Almond Joy cake is a delectable dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate, coconut and almonds in a moist and tender cake.
Ingredients
- 1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 20 large marshmallows
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped almonds
- 1 can (16 ounces) chocolate fudge frosting
- Optional: large coconut flakes and toasted whole almonds
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325°. Grease and flour two 9-in. round baking pans. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, buttermilk, eggs and oil; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Divide batter between prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 28-32 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
- For filling, in a large saucepan, combine marshmallows, sugar, milk and cornstarch. Cook and stir over low heat until marshmallows are melted; increase heat to medium and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Stir in coconut and almonds. Remove from heat; cool. Refrigerate filling until cold but still spreadable, about 45 minutes.
- Using a long serrated knife, cut each cake horizontally in half. Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with 1/3 of coconut filling. Repeat twice. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread fudge frosting over top and side of cake. Refrigerate until set, at least 1 hour. Garnish with coconut flakes and almonds if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 502 calories, 23g fat (10g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 371mg sodium, 73g carbohydrate (56g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.
This is a fantastic Almond Joy cake recipe—tastes just like the candy bar. —Daria Burcar, Rochester, Michigan
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