Almond Joy Cake

This intense almond joy cake tastes almost exactly like the candy bar. Rich, moist chocolate cake is covered with a coconut marshmallow topping and a decadent chocolate ganache. 

1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup sugar 1 box (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding 3/4 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs, whisked 1 cup brewed coffee 1 cup sour cream 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

CHOCOLATE CAKE

1 cup evaporated milk 1/2 cup sugar 10 ounce bag large marshmallows 14 ounces sweetened shredded coconut

COCONUT TOPPING

1/2 cup evaporated milk 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup mini chocolate chips 3/4 cup sliced almonds

CHOCOLATE TOPPING

Make the chocolate cake and bake for 40 minutes or until it springs back to the touch in the center. Let cool in the pan. 

1

Add the marshmallows, evaporated milk, and sugar to a large pot and heat over medium-high heat.

2

Stir frequently until the marshmallows have melted. Then stir in the shredded coconut.

3

Pour the warm coconut topping over the chocolate cake inside the cake pan, and spread it across the entire surface of the cake.

4

Pop the cake in the fridge to cool while you make the chocolate topping.

5

Bring the evaporated milk, butter, and sugar to a boil in a medium-sized pot.

6

Once boiling, remove the pot from the stove and whisk in the chocolate chips. Whisk until the chips melt then stir in the sliced almonds. 

7

Spread the chocolate topping onto the coconut layer of the cake. Place it in the fridge to set then slice and serve! 

8

One bite and you may find that you love almond joy cake even more than almond joy candy!

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