Best 10 Chocolate Coconut Candy Bar Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Chocolate Coconut Candy Bar Cake! This delectable dessert harmonizes the richness of chocolate, the sweetness of coconut, and the irresistible texture of candy bars, creating a taste sensation that will leave you craving for more. With three tempting variations – classic, mint, and peanut butter – this cake caters to diverse palates, offering a delightful treat for every occasion.

The classic Chocolate Coconut Candy Bar Cake showcases a moist chocolate cake base, layered with a luscious coconut cream filling, and topped with an irresistible chocolate ganache. The mint variation introduces a refreshing twist with a layer of mint cream filling, while the peanut butter version tantalizes taste buds with a creamy peanut butter filling. Each variation is adorned with a generous sprinkling of chopped candy bars, adding a delightful crunch and extra layer of sweetness.

This recipe is a symphony of flavors and textures, sure to impress dessert enthusiasts of all ages. Its versatility allows for customization, making it the perfect centerpiece for birthdays, celebrations, or simply as a delightful treat to enjoy with loved ones. Embark on a culinary adventure and create this irresistible Chocolate Coconut Candy Bar Cake, a dessert that promises to satisfy your sweet cravings and leave you with memories to cherish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHOCOLATE-COCONUT CANDY BAR CAKE



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It's a candy bar. No, it's a cake with candy bars, and it has mounds of richness!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 28

2 2/3 cups flaked coconut
1 2/3 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 tablespoons hot water
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup shortening
3 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped almonds
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup shortening
2/3 cup evaporated milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup hot water

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottoms and sides of three 9-inch round cake pans with shortening; lightly flour. In medium bowl, mix 2 2/3 cups coconut, 1 2/3 cups powdered sugar, 1/4 cup butter, 2 tablespoons hot water and 1 teaspoon vanilla with spoon; divide evenly into 16 pieces. Shape each piece into bar, about 1 1/2 inches long. (Mixture will be sticky; butter hands if desired.) Place bars on waxed paper.
  • In medium bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form; set aside.
  • In another medium bowl, beat 2 cups granulated sugar, 1/2 cup butter and the shortening with electric mixer on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until fluffy. Beat in egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating after each addition until blended. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla and the coconut extract. In small bowl, mix buttermilk and baking soda until baking soda is dissolved. Alternately add flour and buttermilk mixture to sugar mixture, beating after each addition until smooth. Stir in almonds and 1 cup coconut. Fold in egg whites. Pour into pans.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In medium bowl, beat all filling ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Fill layers with filling. Arrange candy bars evenly around edge of cake; cover and freeze at least 2 hours.
  • In medium bowl, mix all frosting ingredients except 1/3 cup hot water with spoon. Stir in hot water until blended; add additional water 1 tablespoon at a time until spreadable. Spoon frosting by tablespoonfuls over candy bars just until bars are covered. Spread remaining frosting on side and top of cake (thin frosting with additional water if needed to spread easily).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 845, Carbohydrate 108 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg

CHOCOLATE-CANDY BAR LAYER CAKE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

One-Bowl Chocolate Cake Batter (see related recipe below)
8 ounces semisweet or milk chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped Heath bars or other candy bars, plus large pieces for topping

Steps:

  • Make One-Bowl Chocolate Cake Batter and bake following the layer cake instructions.
  • Make the frosting: Put the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring, until melted. Let cool slightly. Stir together the cocoa powder and vanilla in a small bowl. Beat the butter and salt in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until fluffy and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the melted chocolate and beat until combined. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar and beat until smooth. Add the cocoa mixture. Increase the speed to medium high and beat until smooth and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Assemble the cake: Put 1 cake layer on a cake stand or serving plate and spread with 1 heaping cup frosting. Sprinkle with the chopped candy and top with the other cake layer. Spread the remaining frosting on the top and sides of the cake. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes. Top with more candy.

CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR CAKE



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I made this once for a family gathering and now everyone insists that it be at every gathering! It's so easy; you use a box cake mix! For chopping the chocolate bars, I put them in the freezer, then hit them with a hammer while still in the wrapper

Provided by NOUELLETTE

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes     Milk Chocolate

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
1 ½ cups milk
3 eggs
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
½ cup white sugar
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 cup chopped pecans
4 (1.5 ounce) bars milk chocolate candy, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour 3 (8 inch) pans.
  • In a large bowl, combine cake mix, milk, eggs, oil and instant vanilla pudding mix. Beat on low speed until blended. Scrape bowl, and beat 4 minutes on medium speed. Pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
  • To make the frosting: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with the white sugar and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in the whipped topping, pecans and chopped chocolate. Spread between layers and on top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 735.8 calories, Carbohydrate 75.2 g, Cholesterol 81.4 mg, Fat 46.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 18.7 g, Sodium 535.4 mg, Sugar 60 g

COCONUT CANDY BAR CAKE



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This Coconut Candy Bar Cake is ideal for a kid's party. It serves a large group of people and is very easy to make. Try it for yourself!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield Makes 36 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3-1/2 pkg. (4 oz. each) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate (14 oz.), divided
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1-1/2 tsp. vanilla
1-2/3 cups flour, divided
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/8 tsp. salt
1 cup water
1 pkg. (14 oz.) BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut (5-1/3 cups)
1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup whipping cream
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Place 4 oz. chocolate and 1/2 cup butter in large microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1 to 1-1/2 min. or until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Blend in sugar. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating on low speed after each addition until well blended. Add vanilla; mix well. Add 1/3 cup of the flour, the baking soda and salt; beat well. Add remaining 1-1/3 cups flour alternately with the water, mixing until well blended. Pour into greased and floured 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • Bake 30 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
  • Mix coconut and sweetened condensed milk until well blended; spread over cake. Microwave whipping cream and 2 Tbsp. butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min.; stir. Microwave an additional 30 sec. or until mixture comes to boil. Add remaining 10 oz. chocolate; stir until chocolate is completely melted. Cool until mixture is of desired spreading consistency, stirring frequently. Spread over cake. Let stand until chocolate layer is firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 115 mg, Carbohydrate 29 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 22 g, Protein 3 g

CHOCOLATE COCONUT BARS



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With a middle layer of coconut, these sweet chocolaty treats taste similar to a Mounds candy bar! If time is short, don't wait for the bars to cool-just lay on several thin milk chocolate bars right after you take the pan from the oven and spread them as they melt.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 plain chocolate candy bar (7 ounces)
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

Steps:

  • Combine the crumbs, butter and sugar. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine coconut, milk and pecans; spread over the crust. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes; cool completely. In a small saucepan, melt candy bar and peanut butter over low heat; spread over bars. Cool until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHOCOLATE COCONUT FUDGE CANDY CAKE



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Dark chocolate ganache balances a rich, dense coconut filling in this decadent cake. Inspired by a classic candy, it's ideal for a Valentine's Day party.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 5h15m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled, plus more for the pan
1 cup all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note), plus more for the pan
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup packed sweetened shredded coconut
One 1/4-ounce packet unflavored gelatin
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature
1/4 cup unsweetened canned coconut milk
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
8 ounces dark chocolate (70 to 80 percent cacao), finely chopped
3/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter two 8-inch square cake pans, line the bottoms with parchment paper. Butter the parchment and dust with flour, tapping out excess.
  • Whisk the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt together in a large bowl. Whisk the melted butter, buttermilk, egg, vanilla and 1/2 cup water together in another bowl until smooth. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, whisking until just combined. Divide the batter between the prepared cake pans, smoothing the tops. Bake, rotating the pans halfway through cooking, until a toothpick inserted in the center of each cake comes out clean, about 25 minutes.
  • Let the cakes cool in the pans for 15 minutes, then turn them out onto a cooling rack set over a baking sheet. Discard the parchment paper and flip the cakes right side up again. Let the cakes cool completely.
  • Make the coconut filling: Pulse the coconut in a food processor until finely chopped and transfer to a large bowl. Combine the gelatin with 2 tablespoons cold water in a small microwaveable bowl and let stand for 5 minutes to soften. Heat the gelatin in the microwave until it melts completely, about 10 seconds, stirring to dissolve. Add the gelatin mixture, cream cheese, sour cream, coconut milk, sugar, vanilla and coconut extracts and salt to a food processor and process until smooth, at least 1 minute. Scrape the mixture into the bowl containing the chopped coconut and mix until evenly combined. Let the mixture sit until it is just thick enough to spread, about 10 minutes. (Do not let the filling firm up too much.)
  • Place one cake on a cake stand and pile the coconut filling in the center, spreading it in a thick layer almost to the edge. Top with the remaining cake, aligning the layers directly on top of each other so the cake does not lean. Refrigerate the assembled cake for 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, make the chocolate ganache: Bring the cream to a simmer in a small saucepan then remove from the heat. Add the chocolate, shaking the pan gently to submerge it. Allow the pan to stand, off the heat, for 3 minutes to melt the chocolate. Whisk the ganache until smooth, then refrigerate until it is just thick enough to spread (like mayonnaise), about 15 minutes. (Do not let the ganache harden too much.)
  • Stir the ganache again and scoop it on top of the cake, spreading it over the top and sides. Make a swirl pattern on the top with a spatula to resemble a coconut candy. Refrigerate the cake until the ganache is set, at least 1 hour or overnight.

MOUNDS® BAR CAKE



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Very rich and so yummy.

Provided by Dale Hughes

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
5 ½ cups flaked coconut
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 (16 ounce) package prepared milk chocolate frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan. Remove saucepan from heat and stir white sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract into the melted butter until thoroughly combined.
  • Mix flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder together in a large mixing bowl; add butter mixture to the flour mixture and stir to form a smooth batter. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Beat coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and confectioners' sugar together in the bowl of a stand mixer until very thick; spread over the cake in an even layer.
  • Heat prepared frosting in the microwave until the frosting has a pourable consistency, about 75 seconds; pour over the cake and spread into an even layer. Refrigerate cake until the frosting is set, at least 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 749.5 calories, Carbohydrate 89 g, Cholesterol 91 mg, Fat 43.9 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 31.2 g, Sodium 302.9 mg, Sugar 73.2 g

CHOCOLATE-COCONUT LAYER BARS



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I'm a huge fan of Nanaimo bars, the no-bake layered dessert named for the city in British Columbia. For fun, I reinvented this treat with coconut lovers in mind. -Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup butter, cubed
3 cups Oreo cookie crumbs
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup cream of coconut
FILLING:
1/3 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons cream of coconut
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milk
TOPPING:
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
4 teaspoons canola oil
3 Mounds candy bars (1-3/4 ounces each), coarsely chopped, optional

Steps:

  • Microwave butter on high until melted; stir until smooth. Stir in cookie crumbs, coconut and cream of coconut until blended (mixture will be wet). Spread onto bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes., For filling, beat butter, cream of coconut and extract until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and enough milk to reach a spreading consistency. Spread over crust., For topping, microwave chocolate chips and oil until melted; stir until smooth. Cool slightly; spread over filling. If desired, sprinkle with chopped candy bars. Refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHOCOLATE COCONUT DESSERT BARS



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"It's impossible to resist this scrumptious dessert," says field editor Carolyn Kyzer of Alexander, Arkansas. "With nuts, chocolate and a creamy cheesecake-like layer, these treats taste like homemade candy bars. I keep the ingredients on hand so I can whip up a batch anytime."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 large egg
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Unroll crescent roll dough into one long rectangle on an ungreased baking sheet; seal seams and perforations. Roll out into a 13-in. x 9-in. rectangle, building up dough around edges. , In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and egg until smooth; stir in coconut. Spread over crust., Bake at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until cream cheese mixture is set. Immediately sprinkle with chips. Let stand for 5 minutes; spread melted chips over the top. Sprinkle with nuts. Cool completely before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHOCOLATE COCONUT MOUNDS CAKE



Chocolate Coconut Mounds Cake image

A yummy chocolate cake that tastes like my favorite Mounds candy bar. What could be better? Made easy with a cake mix. Enjoy!

Provided by Marie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (18 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
3 eggs (or as called for by your cake mix)
1/3 cup oil (or as called for by your cake mix)
1 1/3 cups water (or as called for by your cake mix)
1 cup sugar
1 cup milk
2 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
14 ounces coconut
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 cup sugar
1 (12 ounce) package chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Prepare cake mix according to package directions and bake in a 9 x 13 greased and floured pan.
  • During the last minutes of baking, bring to a boil, 1 c sugar, 1 c milk and marshmallows.
  • Watch closely, it burns easily.
  • Remove from heat and stir in coconut.
  • Pour over cake as soon as it comes out of the oven.
  • For frosting, bring to a boil, 1/2 c milk, the butter and 1 c sugar.
  • Add chocolate chips and stir until they are melted.
  • Pour over second layer of cake and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 857.9, Fat 52.6, SaturatedFat 32.1, Cholesterol 71.1, Sodium 476.5, Carbohydrate 100.4, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 73.5, Protein 8.8

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A semisweet or dark chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 60% is ideal.
  • Make sure the coconut is finely shredded for a smooth texture.
  • If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test the sugar syrup by dropping a small amount into a bowl of cold water. If it forms a soft ball, it is ready.
  • Line the baking pan with parchment paper to make it easy to remove the cake.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it.
  • If you are short on time, you can use a store-bought chocolate frosting.

Conclusion:

This chocolate coconut candy bar cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The rich chocolate cake is complemented by the sweet coconut filling and frosting, and the candy bar pieces add a fun and festive touch. Whether you are serving it at a party or enjoying it as a special treat, this cake is sure to be a hit.

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