diane's almond joy cake
This one came from needing a cake for a church potluck. I had leftover nuts and coconut in the freezer. And I love chocolate and coconut together. We all loved it. I hope you do too. If you can't find the Duncan Hines coconut cake mix, try this: use a white or yellow cake. Add a coconut pudding mix and 2-3 teaspoons of coconut extract. That has worked for several bakers posted in the comments. Good luck to all.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
If you love Almond Joy candies, then this layer cake is for you. It starts with a box of coconut cake mix that's tender when baked. Sprinkled between the cakes and on top are toasted coconuts and sliced almonds. Toasting the nuts and coconut brings out the rich flavor of both. The cake is covered in a rich and creamy chocolate frosting. When taking a bite, the ingredients mimic the flavor of an Almond Joy candy bar. While this does take a little time to prepare, it is not a hard dessert to make.
Ingredients
- CAKE
- 1 box Duncan Hines coconut supreme cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 stick butter, melted
- 1 1/3 cups milk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla flavor
- FROSTING
- 2 cups toasted flaked coconut
- 1 1/2 cups toasted sliced almonds
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 2/3 cup cocoa, unsweetened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla flavor
How To Make diane's almond joy cake
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. For the cake, mix all cake ingredients in a large bowl and beat for 2-3 minutes. -
Step 2Prepare two 9 inch pans with oil and flour. Pour the batter into them.
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Step 3Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 28 minutes.
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Step 4Remove to wire rack and cool 10 minutes. Turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
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Step 5While the cake is cooling, toast the almonds and coconut. Turn the oven down to 325 degrees F and toast for 10 - 12 minutes, stirring every 2 - 3 minutes. Set aside and let cool.
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Step 6Once the cakes are completely cooled, make the frosting. Beat together the butter and cocoa powder until smooth.
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Step 7Add the salt and half of the powdered sugar.
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Step 8Add half the milk and blend. Once smooth, add the rest of the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
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Step 9Beat until smooth.
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Step 10To assemble the cake, place one layer on a pretty plate and spread 1 cup (more or less) of your frosting. Sprinkle coconut and almonds. Use most of the coconut (leaving some for decorating) and half of the almonds.
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Step 11Put on the next layer and frost the top and sides with the remaining frosting.
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Step 12Sprinkle remaining coconut around the top edge and along the bottom.
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Step 13Sprinkle the remaining nuts inside the coconut circle on top.
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