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Almond Coconut Chocolate Cake

By: Leslie Tx 
"Easy to make chocolate cake covered with a delectable topping of coconut, almonds, and chocolate."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (142)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 1 -9x13 inch pan
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 2 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 25 large marshmallows
  • 1 (14 ounce) package flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

  1. Mix cake mix and bake as directed for one 9x13 inch cake.
  2. In a saucepan combine 1/2 of the evaporated milk, and 1-1/2 cups of the sugar. Bring mixture to a rapid boil. Quickly remove from the heat and add marshmallows. Stir until melted. Stir in coconut. Pour mixture over the top of the baked cake.
  3. In a saucepan combine the remaining sugar and the remaining evaporated milk. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add butter and chocolate chips. Stir until melted. Mix in toasted almonds. Pour mixture over the top of the coconut topped cake. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving. Cake tastes best if baked the day before.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 418 | Total Fat: 18.8g | Cholesterol: 19mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2003 by JANINE PERKINS Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
MOIST and FABULOUS. I made some changes. I adjusted down to 2 cups sugar (divided into 1 cup...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2003 by BARBIE0492   view full review
This cake was very good. The comment from my family was it tasted just like and Almond Joy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2003 by Jennifer K   view full review
After reading all of the reviews, I also reduced the sugar to 2 cups and the butter to 1/4...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by KUNGFUKAREN   view full review
Amazingly, even the non-chocolate lovers devoured this cake. I made the cake from scratch,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by AMERICIA   view full review
I made the Almond Joy Cake for a church fellowship dinner. Everybody loved it. After reading...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2003 by LADYLAWYER   view full review
I made this for a family gathering for my husband's birthday. They all loved it. I would...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2003 by MES122   view full review
In one word: RICH. Everyone at my office liked it and went back for seconds. I love...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2003 by Lila D   view full review
This cake was a hit at our 4th of July BBQ. I used half of the butter, a little less sugar...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2003 by DEBD726   view full review
Delicious! Very moist & extremely rich! I used my Pampered Chef 13x9 stoneware pan which is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by Kristen Woody   view full review
This cake is amazing - I think I gained 5 pounds just looking at it! Very sweet!! I might try...

 

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