Mounds Poke Cake
If you’re a fan of the iconic Mounds candy bar, get ready to go nuts over this Mounds Poke Cake! This decadent dessert combines rich chocolate cake with a luscious coconut cream filling and frosting for a coconut-chocolate dream.
As a poke cake, it takes moisture and flavor to the next level by quite literally poking holes into the warm cake and pouring in a coconut milk soak. The result is an ultra-moist, melt-in-your-mouth cake with pockets of creamy coconut throughout.
What is a Poke Cake?
A poke cake is a beloved American dessert where you bake a regular cake, then poke holes all over the top while it’s still warm. Those holes get filled with a sweet liquid like pudding, condensed milk, or flavored gelatin to infuse the cake with extra moisture and flavor as it cools and absorbs the filling.
For this Mounds-inspired version, we’re using a combination of sweetened condensed milk and coconut cream for the most luscious coconut soak. It soaks right into the chocolate cake, creating bursts of rich coconut flavor in every bite.
Why This Mounds Poke Cake is a Coconut Lover’s Dream
- Starts with a moist, fudgy chocolate cake base (from a mix or scratch!)
- Gets infused with a creamy coconut milk soak for incredible moisture
- Topped with sweetened shredded coconut and chocolate frosting
- Double the coconut flavor from coconut cream and shredded coconut
- Reminiscent of the beloved Mounds candy bar in cake form
- Feeds a crowd for potlucks, parties and holiday gatherings
- Make-ahead friendly for easy entertaining
This poke cake is a coconut lover’s tropical dream! Between the fudgy chocolate cake, creamy coconut soak, shredded coconut topping and chocolate frosting, it delivers layers of coconut-chocolate bliss in each and every bite.
How to Make the Best Mounds Poke Cake?
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