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Almost a whole year ago I made this glorious cake for my Granny’s birthday, somehow, between all the shuffle it was forgotten. Until yesterday as I was looking through old pictures, the memories came back.
This cake is ooey gooey, coconut-y, almond-y, joyous, oh just not enough adjectives to describe it.
The cake starts off simple with a chocolate cake box mix, baked according to directions, but then it is soon transformed.
It will not disappoint.
1 box chocolate cake mix, Filling: 1 c. evaporated milk, 1 c. sugar, 24 lg. marshmallows, 1 (7 oz.) bag Angel Flake coconut, Topping: 1 1/2 c. sugar, 1/2 c. evaporated milk, 1/2 c. butter, 1 1/2 c. chocolate chips, 1 c. almonds
In a medium saucepan over low heat, add the evaporated milk,
sugar,
and exactly 24 large marshmallows.
25 would be too much, 23 not enough. Not really.
Bake the chocolate cake as per boxed instructions.
After removing baked cake from oven, and while still warm, poke holes into the cake with the handle of a wooden spoon.
So all the ooey gooey marshmallow creme can seep into the cake.
Once the marshmallows have melted,
add in the coconut and mix well.
Then pour over the cake.
And watch it melt into the cake. Try your best not to dig in, we still have an important layer to add.
In a medium sauce pan, melt 1 stick of butter
Add sugar,
Evaporated milk,
and mix together, until sugar and butter are combined.
Then add in the chocolate chips, and cook until they are melted.
Add in 3/4 cup of almonds, mix well.
Pour the chocolate over the cake.
And sprinkle with the remaining almonds.
Now you can dig in.
I just had to share this sweet picture of my grandparents from last year. Miss you Pop-po.
Now just look at this, it’s almost too much to handle.
I must make this again.
Granny, same time same place?
Print This RecipeAlmond Joy Cake
1 box chocolate cake mix
Bake as directed on box.
Filling:1 c. evaporated milk
1 c. sugar
24 lg. marshmallows
1 (7 oz.) bag Angel Flake coconutCombine milk and sugar; add marshmallows and heat until melted. Add coconut. Poke holes in the cake using the handle of a wooden spoon, then pour over cake while hot.
Topping:
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. evaporated milk
1/2 c. butter
1 1/2 c. chocolate chips
1 c. almondsMix sugar, butter, and milk. Bring to a boil, add chocolate chips, stir until melted. Add nuts 3/4 cup of nuts. Pour over cake. Then sprinkle remaining nuts on top of the cake.
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Holy moly, that looks AMAZING!
Oh my goodness Jenna – that is the next cake I am making!
YUM!! I love almond joys and that looks sinfully delicious!!!
This looks great! Thanks for sharing!
I will have to try this…Almond Joy is one of my favorite candies!
This looks so good. I’m having a recipe only link party “Cast Party Wednesday”. This would be a perfect addition to my party. I would love it if you came by and shared some of your recipes with us.
Thanks,
I hope to see you there!
Pretty decadent. Thanks so much for sharing on Momtrends.
Hi Sweet Pea,
What a precious photo and memory of your grandparents. This is a great cake recipe, I printed it and will be making it for “Honey Bunny”. We will really enjoy it. Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and sure hope to see you again real soon!
Miz Helen
You are right…this is almost too much to handle! Just looking at the photos makes the mouth water.
Thanks for linking this to Food on Fridays!
Hi, I wanted to thank you for visiting Cast Party Wednesday last week. I would love it if came back tomorrow and shared more of your recipes with me.
Thanks,
I hope to see you there!
Wow! My friend found your blog and sent the link to me. I have to try this cake – YUMMO!
Fantastic recipe! I was looking for something special for my dad’s birthday and about a month ago he said almond joys are his favorite candy bar. It’ll be a wonderful surprise–thanks so much for spreading so much happiness! 🙂
My boyfriend and I found your recipe online yesterday and we made it last night, and WOW. So good. Thanks for the idea!
My mom use to make this cake and it is AMAZING how much it taste like the candy.
Thanks for bringing back a great memory of my mom.
I bought most of these ingredients the other day to make a valentine cake for my husband. He loves mounds and almond joys. I had planned on trying to make a heart shaped cake, but this looks too good not to try. I think he will love it.