Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice with this mounds poke cake, a dreamy dessert infused with coconut and rich chocolate flavors. Each slice promises a delightful journey through creamy layers that melt effortlessly on your palate, inviting pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 3 eggs (as per box instructions)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil (as per box instructions)
- 1 cup water (as per box instructions)
Coconut Filling:
- 1 can (14 ounces / 397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup cream of coconut (such as Coco Lopez)
Topping and Garnish:
- 1 container (8 ounces / 226 grams) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup chocolate syrup or chocolate ganache (optional, for drizzling)
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate cake mix meticulously following package instructions, ensuring a smooth, well-combined batter.
- Transfer the batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan and bake in a preheated oven until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- During baking, craft the coconut filling by gently warming sweetened condensed milk with shredded coconut and vanilla extract in a saucepan, stirring until harmoniously blended.
- After the cake cools slightly, create strategic perforations across the surface using a wooden spoon handle or straw, allowing deep but controlled penetration.
- Cascade the warm coconut filling over the cake, guaranteeing complete saturation through each carefully crafted hole.
- Allow the cake to rest briefly, permitting the filling to deeply penetrate and enhance moisture levels.
- Craft the chocolate topping by heating heavy cream until it reaches a gentle simmer, then incorporate chocolate chips, stirring until achieving a luxurious, glossy consistency.
- Generously drape the molten chocolate mixture across the cake’s surface, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Embellish the cake with a scattering of mini chocolate chips and additional shredded coconut for textural complexity.
- Refrigerate the dessert for a minimum of two hours, enabling flavors to harmonize and intensify.
- Serve chilled, revealing a decadent, multi-layered confection that promises an extraordinary sensory experience.
Notes
- Ensure cake mix is thoroughly mixed to avoid lumps and create a smooth, even texture.
- Allow cake to cool slightly before poking holes to prevent the cake from falling apart or becoming mushy.
- Use a chopstick or handle of a wooden spoon for precise, evenly spaced holes throughout the cake.
- Choose full-fat sweetened condensed milk for maximum richness and a more decadent coconut filling.
- Microwave chocolate chips in short bursts to prevent burning and maintain a glossy chocolate topping.
- For a lighter version, substitute whole milk with coconut milk and use dark chocolate with lower sugar content.
- Enhance flavor by toasting coconut flakes before adding them to the topping for a deeper, nuttier taste.
- Make the cake ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for convenient entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 15
- Calories: 337
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg