PETER PAUL MOUNDS CAKE

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The infamous candy bar disguised as a cake. UPDATE 3/15/13: The frosting came out soupy and the coconut texture was off. PLEASE DO NOT MAKE THIS RECIPE. IT'S NOT WORTH WASTING THE INGREDIENTS.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
1 cup butter, room temperature (2 sticks)
5 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 unsweetened chocolate squares, melted and cooled (3 ounces)
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
1 cup milk
1 cup sugar
1 (14 ounce) frozen coconut
24 large marshmallows
1/2 cup butter
2 unsweetened chocolate squares (2 ounces)
16 large marshmallows
1 (16 ounce) box confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
milk

Steps:

  • For the Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degees. Grease and flour three 9" cake pans. (Or see recipe #452719.).
  • Cream butter and sugar in large mixing bowl until very light and fluffy (this could take 5-7 minutes). Add the eggs one at a time, making sure to beat well after each addition and scraping sides of bowl. Blend in vanilla and chocolate.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add 1/4 of dry ingredients to creamed mixture then approximately 1/4 of buttermilk alternating remaining ingredients just until mixed. Pour batter into prepared cake pans; batter will be thick.
  • Bake in preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes until pick in center comes otu clean. Cool. (Mine took 27 minutes.).
  • For the filling: In a saucepan cook milk, sugar and marshmallows until melted. Add coconut; spread between layers.
  • For the Chocolate Topping: Melt together the butter, chocolate and marshmallows. Beat in confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Add enough milk to spread. Spread over cake.

pureheart Joseph
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I will definitely be making this cake again. It was so delicious and easy to make.


ColdCuppaJoe
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This cake was a little too rich for my taste, but it was still very good.


Achin Methmina
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions.


LaShondra Cooley
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This cake was easy to make and it turned out great. I would definitely recommend it.


Nomiha amin
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Mountainers
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This cake was a little dry, but the flavor was still good.


Kmi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was moist and delicious.


Kaleemkhoukar Kaleemkhoukar
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.


angela fuller
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I was a little skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! The cake was amazing and I will definitely be making it again.


Sanjip Mahaseth
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I'll definitely be making it again.


RomeyAnicai
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he'd ever had.


Bianca Jansen
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This cake was a huge hit at my party! It was so delicious and moist, and the chocolate and coconut flavors were perfect together.