Almond Joy® Cake

Almond Joy® Cake

My 12-year-old granddaughter, Annalise, made this for a church party and won the contest for best dessert. It is more yummy than the candy bar it is named after!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
36 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 21 mins
Yield:
1 9×13-inch cake
Servings:
16

Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 package chocolate cake mix (such as Duncan Hines®)
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup evaporated milk
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 26 large marshmallows
  • 1 (14 ounce) bag shredded coconut
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • ½ cup whole almonds

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×13-inch cake pan with cooking spray.

Step 2
Combine chocolate cake mix, water, eggs, and oil in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Pour batter into the prepared cake pan.

Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 26 to 31 minutes.

Step 4
Mix 1 cup evaporated milk, 1 cup sugar, and marshmallows together in a large pot; cook and stir over medium-low heat until marshmallows are melted, about 5 minutes. Stir in coconut. Pour coconut mixture over hot cake.

Step 5
Combine 1/2 cup evaporated milk, butter, and 1/2 cup sugar in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Fold in chocolate chips and almonds. Spread over coconut layer.

Step 6
Cool cake until coconut layer and chocolate layer are set, about 30 minutes.

Editor’s Note:

The directions for making chocolate cake are based on the particular brand mentioned. Follow instructions on box if using a different brand.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

486
Calories
35g
Fat
44g
Carbs
6g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 486
% Daily Value *
Total Fat35g 44%
Saturated Fat22g 110%
Cholesterol57mg 19%
Sodium99mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate44g 16%
Dietary Fiber5g 19%
Total Sugars36g
Protein6g
Vitamin C1mg 4%
Calcium90mg 7%
Iron2mg 9%
Potassium292mg 6%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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