Description
Indulge in the luscious Mounds Poke Cake, a decadent chocolate coconut dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. With a moist chocolate cake soaked in a creamy coconut mixture and topped with fluffy whipped cream and coconut flakes, this treat is a true delight for coconut lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
Coconut Filling:
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (15 ounces) cream of coconut
Topping:
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tub (8 ounces) whipped topping, thawed
- 1/2 cup chocolate syrup or hot fudge sauce
- Chocolate shavings or extra shredded coconut for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Preheat the oven and bake the chocolate cake in a 9×13-inch dish.
- Poke Holes: While the cake is warm, poke holes all over it using a wooden spoon handle.
- Make Coconut Mixture: Combine sweetened condensed milk and cream of coconut, then pour over the cake.
- Cool and Top: Let the cake cool, spread whipped topping over it, sprinkle with coconut, drizzle with chocolate syrup, and garnish as desired.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, toast some of the shredded coconut before sprinkling it on the cake.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
