Alright, let’s talk about this here “mounds cake.” You know, the kind that’s supposed to taste like them Mounds candy bars? Yeah, that one. I ain’t no fancy baker, mind you, but I can whip up a cake that’ll make your belly happy. So, listen up, and I’ll tell you how I make it.
First off, we gotta get our stuff together. You need, you know, the regular cake stuff. Flour, sugar, eggs… the usual suspects. And don’t forget the cocoa powder, gotta make it chocolatey! Oh, and we need that shredded coconut, lots of it, ’cause that’s what makes it a “mounds” cake, right? The secret ingredient, though? A whole lotta love. Yeah, that’s right, love makes everything taste better, even cake.
Now, for the cake part, it’s easy peasy. Mix your flour, sugar, cocoa, and a pinch of salt in a big bowl. Then, crack in your eggs, pour in some milk and oil, and stir it all up real good. Don’t overthink it, just mix it till it looks like batter. You know, like pancake batter, but thicker. Then, pour that into your pans. I use them round ones, but you can use whatever you got. Just grease ’em up good so the cake don’t stick.
- Flour, sugar, eggs – you know, the basics.
- Cocoa powder – gotta make it chocolatey!
- Shredded coconut – lots of it!
- Milk, oil, a pinch of salt, and a whole lotta love!
Bake them cakes till they’re done. You poke ’em with a toothpick, and if it comes out clean, they’re ready. Let ’em cool down a bit before you start messing with ’em. While they’re cooling, let’s make the filling. That’s the coconut part, the best part if you ask me.
For the filling, it’s simple. Melt some butter in a pan, then add your shredded coconut and some sugar. Stir it around till the sugar melts and the coconut gets all sticky and sweet. Some folks like to add condensed milk, makes it extra creamy, you know. I do sometimes, depends on how I’m feelin’. You can toss in a bit of vanilla too, if you’re fancy. But me? I usually just keep it simple.
Now, the chocolate frosting. That’s the top layer, gotta make it pretty. You can melt some chocolate chips with a bit of cream, or you can use one of them store-bought frostings. Ain’t no shame in that! I ain’t always got time to make everything from scratch, you know? Life’s too short for all that fuss.
Alright, so your cakes are cool, your filling is ready, and your frosting is waiting. Time to put it all together! Take one cake layer, slap some of that coconut filling on top, then put the other cake layer on top of that. Now, the fun part – frosting! Slather that chocolate frosting all over the cake, make it nice and smooth. If you’re feeling extra, you can sprinkle some more coconut on top. Makes it look purdy, you know?
And that’s it! Your mounds cake is done. Let it sit for a bit so the flavors can meld together. Then, cut yourself a big ol’ slice and enjoy. It ain’t rocket science, folks. Just good, honest baking. This cake, it’s perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or just a regular Tuesday night when you need a little somethin’ sweet. It’s rich, it’s chocolatey, it’s coconutty… it’s just plain good. Now go on, make yourself a mounds cake. You won’t regret it.
And remember, the most important ingredient is love. Yeah, love and maybe a little bit of butter. Butter makes everything better.
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