Mounds Poke Cake
Indulge in a slice of heavenly Mounds Poke Cake, a delightful dessert that captures the essence of the beloved candy bar. This easy-to-make cake features a rich chocolate base soaked with a creamy coconut filling and topped off with fluffy whipped cream and shredded coconut. Ideal for any celebration or family gathering, this poke cake is a crowd-pleaser that combines decadent flavors to satisfy any sweet tooth. With minimal effort and impressive results, it’s perfect for bakers of all skill levels.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients specified on package)
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup cream of coconut
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut (divided)
- 1 tub (8 ounces) whipped topping (thawed)
- 1/2 cup chocolate syrup or hot fudge sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven as directed on the cake mix box and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Bake the chocolate cake according to package instructions; let cool for 10 minutes.
- Poke holes evenly across the warm cake's surface using the handle of a wooden spoon.
- In a bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk and cream of coconut; pour over the warm cake.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded coconut on top while still warm.
- Once cooled completely, spread whipped topping evenly over the cake.
- Add remaining shredded coconut and drizzle with chocolate syrup before chilling for at least one hour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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