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almond joy

A delightful homemade Almond Joy inspired cake with layers of moist chocolate cake, coconut filling, and almond toppings, finished with a rich chocolate ganache.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.75 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 0.75 cups cocoa powder
  • 2.25 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cups milk
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cups hot water
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 2 tbsp sliced almonds
  • 1.25 cups butter
  • 1.25 cups shortening
  • 10 cups powdered sugar
  • 1.5 tbsp coconut extract
  • 6 tbsp water or milk
  • 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 bars Almond Joy candy bars optional

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare three 8 inch cake pans with non-stick spray and parchment.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: milk, vegetable oil, vanilla, and eggs in a medium bowl.
  4. Add wet to dry ingredients and beat until smooth. Mix hot water in gradually.
  5. Divide batter among pans and bake for 22-25 minutes. Cool completely.
  6. Prepare coconut filling by mixing shredded coconut with condensed milk.
  7. Make frosting by beating butter and shortening, then add powdered sugar, coconut extract, and water until smooth.
  8. Level cakes. Spread a layer of frosting on each layer, add coconut filling, and sprinkle almonds.
  9. Stack the cake layers, crumb coat, and refrigerate to set.
  10. Prepare ganache by heating cream and pouring over chocolate chips. Whisk until smooth.
  11. Decorate the cake with ganache, remaining frosting, coconut, almonds, and optional candy bars.

Notes

Enjoy your homemade Almond Joy cake! Store leftovers in the refrigerator for best freshness.