If you\u2019re a fan of the iconic Mounds candy bar, get ready to go nuts over this Mounds Poke Cake!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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This decadent dessert combines rich chocolate cake with a luscious coconut cream filling and frosting for a coconut-chocolate dream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a poke cake, it takes moisture and flavor to the next level by quite literally poking holes into the warm cake and pouring in a coconut milk soak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The result is an ultra-moist, melt-in-your-mouth cake with pockets of creamy coconut throughout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This Mounds Poke Cake is a coconut lover\u2019s dream dessert loaded with chocolate and coconut flavors in an ultra-moist, make-ahead friendly cake!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is a Poke Cake?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A poke cake is a beloved American dessert where you bake a regular cake, then poke holes all over the top while it\u2019s still warm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Those holes get filled with a sweet liquid like pudding, condensed milk, or flavored gelatin to infuse the cake with extra moisture and flavor as it cools and absorbs the filling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For this Mounds-inspired version, we\u2019re using a combination of sweetened condensed milk and coconut cream for the most luscious coconut soak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n It soaks right into the chocolate cake, creating bursts of rich coconut flavor in every bite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ingredients<\/strong> Instructions<\/strong> While the cake is still warm, use the end of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the top, about 1 inch apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and coconut cream until fully combined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pour the coconut milk mixture evenly over the warm cake, allowing it to seep down into all the holes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let the cake cool completely to room temperature, about 1-2 hours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n As it cools, the cake will absorb the coconut milk soak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once cooled, sprinkle the shredded sweetened coconut evenly over the top of the cake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Microwave the chocolate frosting for 20-30 seconds until pourable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Pour it over the coconut layer and use a spatula to spread it evenly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If desired, garnish with toasted coconut or almond slivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before slicing to allow it to set up fully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Serve chilled, either on its own or with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n This Mounds Poke Cake is a coconut lover\u2019s dream dessert loaded with chocolate and coconut flavors in an ultra-moist, make-ahead friendly cake!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you\u2019re a fan of the iconic Mounds candy bar, get ready to go nuts over this Mounds Poke Cake! This decadent dessert combines rich chocolate cake with a luscious […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10547,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10546","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipe"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10546","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=10546"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10546\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10548,"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10546\/revisions\/10548"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/10547"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=10546"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=10546"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=10546"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
1 box chocolate cake mix plus ingredients called for on box
14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
15 oz can coconut cream
7 oz package sweetened shredded coconut
12 oz container chocolate frosting
Toasted coconut or almond slivers for garnish optional<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions and bake in a greased 9\u00d713 baking pan until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n