DIANE'S ALMOND JOY CAKE
One of my fondest memories of childhood is of the yummy chocolates that I enjoyed with a bottle (yes, bottle!) of Coke everyday after school. Almond Joys were a favorite, and one bite of this wonderful cake transports me right back to the 60's. Love it!
Provided by Diane Hughes
Categories Cakes
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. FOR CAKE: Mix all cake ingredients in large bowl and beat 2-3 min. NOTE: if you can't find the duncan hines coconut cake mix try this; use a white or yellow cake and add a coconut pudding mix and 2-3 teaspoons of coconut extract. That has worked for several bakers posted in the comments. Good luck to all.
- 2. Pour into 2 9 inch layer pans and bake in 350* preheated oven for 28 minutes. Remove to wire rack and cool 10 min. Turn out onto wire racks and cool completely.
- 3. FOR FROSTING: Beat soft butter and cocoa till soft and well combined, add milk, sugar, salt and vanilla. Beat 2 min until light and fluffy. (Add additional sugar 1 tablespoon at a time - if needed - until it reached spreding consistency. Do the same with milk if it's too thick.)
- 4. In two small pans spread your coconut and nuts and, stirring often, toast to a pretty light brown color. They will need watching as they will burn quickly. I do this as soon as I take my layers from the oven.
- 5. Place one layer on a pretty plate and spread a cup (more or less) of your frosting. Sprinkle coconut and almonds generously. Use most of the coconut and half the almonds.
- 6. Put on next layer and frost top and sides with remaining frosting. Sprinkle coconut around the top edge and along bottom. Sprinkle remaining nuts inside coconut circle on top. Whatever is pleasing to you.
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Jason Baisden
[email protected]This cake should be banned from all kitchens.
Serdar KHYDYROV
[email protected]This cake is a disgrace to the culinary world.
Mohammad Rony Islam
[email protected]This cake is not worth the calories.
Public News 24
[email protected]This cake was the worst cake I've ever had.
Fatimah Abubakar Lecky
[email protected]This cake was a waste of time and ingredients.
anonna Khondoker
[email protected]This cake was not what I expected. It was not very flavorful.
YOUSAF KTK
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.
desmond sadon
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I'm sure I could adjust the recipe next time.
Sagun Hemram
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The almond flavor was perfect.
Dani Noman
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out perfect! I will definitely be making it again.
Kamalha Rabson
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.
Umrani jan
[email protected]This cake was a hit! Everyone loved it.
Ama Kate
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The almond flavor was perfect and the frosting was creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Sedick Williams
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this cake was easy to make and turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and the cake was moist and flavorful. The frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I'm sure I could adjust the recipe next time.
BiLaL KaKaR
[email protected]This cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again for special occasions.
Kifudu k Kifudu
[email protected]I was looking for a new cake recipe to try and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I made it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Shani Abbasi
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used a 9x13 pan and it was the perfect size. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Malik Roshan
[email protected]I love almond joy candy bars, so I was excited to try this cake. It did not disappoint! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Duane Bignall
[email protected]This almond joy cake was a hit at my party! It was moist, flavorful, and had just the right amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making it again.