Okay, so I’ve been craving something sweet and chocolatey lately, and I remembered those Mounds candy bars I used to love as a kid. You know, the ones with the coconut filling and the dark chocolate? Well, I thought, why not try to make a cake version of that? So I did, and let me tell you, it was a journey.
First, I had to gather all the ingredients. This was a bit of a scavenger hunt, going from store to store. I needed the basics like flour, sugar, eggs, and butter, but I also needed some special stuff like coconut flakes, cocoa powder, and some quality dark chocolate. I wanted to do this right, you know?
Once I had everything, I started by mixing the dry ingredients. I sifted the flour and cocoa powder together to make sure there were no lumps. Then I added in the sugar and some baking soda, and gave it all a good whisk. In a separate bowl, I creamed together the butter and more sugar until it was light and fluffy. This is where my arm got a bit of a workout, but it’s important for the cake’s texture.
Next, I beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each one was fully incorporated before adding the next. After that, I gradually added the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. I was careful not to overmix, because that can make the cake tough.
Now for the coconut part. I folded in a generous amount of sweetened coconut flakes. I wanted that coconut flavor to really shine through. Once the batter was ready, I poured it into a greased and floured cake pan. I baked it in a preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center came out clean. It took a little longer than I expected, but I wanted to make sure it was cooked through.
The Chocolate Magic
While the cake was cooling, I started on the chocolate ganache. I chopped up some good-quality dark chocolate and put it in a heatproof bowl. Then I heated some heavy cream until it was just simmering, and poured it over the chocolate. After letting it sit for a few minutes, I whisked it until it was smooth and glossy. Oh boy, this was already looking good.
Once the cake was completely cool, I poured the ganache over the top, letting it drip down the sides. It was like a beautiful chocolate waterfall, and the smell was heavenly. I sprinkled some extra coconut flakes on top for decoration and to really drive home that Mounds bar vibe.
The Taste Test
Finally, the moment of truth. I sliced into the cake, and it was moist and rich, with that perfect balance of chocolate and coconut. It was a huge success! My family gobbled it up, and I was pretty proud of myself for pulling it off. Honestly, It was a bit of work, but totally worth it.
- First step: Gather the ingredients.
- Second step: Mix dry ingredients.
- Third step: Cream butter and sugar.
- Fourth step: Add eggs and mix.
- Fifth step: Combine wet and dry ingredients.
- Sixth step: Fold in coconut flakes.
- Seventh step: Bake the cake.
- Eighth step: Make chocolate ganache.
- Ninth step: Pour ganache over cooled cake.
- Tenth step: Enjoy!
I’m definitely making this again. It’s the perfect dessert for when you want something a little decadent and a lot delicious. If you’re a fan of Mounds bars or just love the combination of chocolate and coconut, you’ve got to try this. It’s a bit of an adventure, but a tasty one for sure!