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Almond Joy Cake

Almond Joy Cake is an easy and delicious cake that is inspired by the Almond Joy Candy Bar. Chocolate cake mix with a creamy coconut topping!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 592kcal
Author Brandie Skibinski

Ingredients

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix (chocolate fudge or devil's food cake)
  • ingredients needed to make cake; eggs, oil and water
  • 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 7 ounce bag sweetened coconut flakes
  • ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter
  • 12 ounce bag chocolate chips (milk or semi-sweet)
  • ⅓ cup milk (2% or higher)
  • 2 ounce bag sliced or slivered almonds

Instructions

  • Mix together 1 box chocolate cake mix with ingredients needed to make cake; eggs, oil and water and bake according to directions on the back of the box (using a 9x13-inch baking dish).
    fully baked chocolate cake in baking dish.
  • While the cake is still warm, gently poke holes in the cake using a fork.
    a fork poking holes in a chocolate cake.
  • In a bowl, combine 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk and 7 ounce bag sweetened coconut flakes.
    sweetened condensed milk and coconut flakes in a clear bowl.
  • Pour this mixture over the warm cake. Some of the condensed milk should seep a bit into those holes.
    sweetened coconut mixture spread out evenly over baked chocolate cake.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter along with 12 ounce bag chocolate chips and 1/3 cup milk.
    butter and chocolate chips in a sauce pan.
  • Stir until smooth and completely melted. Do not let this mixture come to a boil.
    fully melted chocolate and butter mixed together in a sauce pan.
  • Take chocolate mixture off of heat and pour on top of cake. Use the back of a spoon or an offset spatula to help spread it out evenly.
    spreading melted chocolate over coconut layer on cake.
  • Then top with 2 ounce bag sliced or slivered almonds. Slice and enjoy!
    sliced almonds shown evenly sprinkled on top of chocolate cake in baking dish.

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Notes

  • To make this a bit easier to cut into, you can pop the cake in the fridge for about an hour or so to let the chocolate cool and set up a bit.
  • Some folks may like this with toasted nuts on top. I prefer the raw almonds but feel free to toast them if that is your preference.

Nutrition

Calories: 592kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 31g | Sodium: 491mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 56g
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