coconut-free almond joy poke cake

3 Pinches
st bernard, LA
Updated on Jul 30, 2020

I created this delicious new poke cake recipe, inspired by a Coconut-Free Mounds Poke Cake. It's based on an Almond Joy candy bar with no coconut.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped chocolate covered almonds
  • 1 box German chocolate cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 cup chilled vanilla flavored almond milk
  • 4 tablespoons malted milk powder
  • 2 cups sliced almonds, divided
  • 1 cup almond butter
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tube frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 teaspoons coconut extract
  • 3/4 cup chocolate syrup
  • 2 milk chocolate bars with almonds, chopped

How To Make coconut-free almond joy poke cake

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Step 2
    Coat a 13x9-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Add chopped chocolate covered almonds.
  • Step 3
    In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, water, oil, egg whites, almond milk, malted milk powder and 1 cup sliced almonds with a electric mixer on low speed for 20 seconds. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes until combined.
  • Step 4
    Pour into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted the center comes out clean. Cool completely for 10 minutes.
  • Step 5
    In a small bowl, whisk the almond butter and sweet condensed milk together until blended.
  • Step 6
    Poke the cake with a end of wooden spoon. Pour the almond butter mixture onto the cooled cake and spread evenly.
  • Step 7
    In a medium bowl, combine the whipped topping, cream cheese, coconut extract and chocolate syrup. Whisk together until smooth.
  • Step 8
    Spread the frosting over the cake. Sprinkle with remaining sliced almonds and chopped chocolate bars with almonds.

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Category: Cakes
Keyword: #candy bar
Keyword: #poke cake
Keyword: #Dessert
Keyword: #chocolate
Keyword: #cake
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Sugar

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