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Mounds Cake

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A decadent layered dessert inspired by the classic Mounds bar, this cake features moist chocolate layers, a sweet coconut center, and rich chocolate ganache topping.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 and ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups shredded coconut
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Stir milk, butter, and vanilla into the dry ingredients, then fold in egg whites.
  4. Divide batter between pans and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely.
  5. Mix shredded coconut with sweetened condensed milk to form a thick filling.
  6. Spread coconut mixture on one cake layer, then top with second layer.
  7. Melt chocolate chips with a splash of milk until smooth, then pour over the cake as ganache.
  8. Chill for 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For deeper coconut flavor, toast the coconut before using.
  • Use parchment paper rounds for easy cake removal.
  • Let the cake sit at room temperature before slicing for cleaner cuts.