ALMOND JOY CAKE
This Almond Joy Cake tastes just like the candy bar. It starts with a chocolate cake, then a coconut frosting, almonds,, and more chocolate.
If you are a fan of candy bar makeovers, you may want to try this copycat Payday Bars! We love making our own.
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❤️WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS RECIPE
Well, it’s made with a mix but tastes like it’s made from scratch! That is always a plus since it will save you a little time. We know many people love to bake from scratch but sometimes a cake mix comes in super handy. You can also use any chocolate cake mix!
🍴KEY INGREDIENTS
- chocolate Cake Mix
- evaporated milk
- white granulated sugar
- large marshmallows
- shredded coconut
- chocolate chips
- almonds
🍽️HOW TO MAKE
This cake is very easy to make, since you make the cake from scratch and then just add the topping, you can make this cake rather quickly.
COOKING STEPS
Step 1
Prepare and cook cake mix in a 9 x 13 baking pan according to package directions. (You can use any chocolate cake mix. I used a 15.25 ounce Betty Crocker Super Moist Devils Food Cake Mix. I also substituted milk in place of the water called for in the mix directions and added a teaspoon of almond extract and 1/2 cup chopped almonds.)
Step 2
In a pan on top of the stove combine the evaporated milk, granulated sugar and marshmallows. Cook over medium heat just until the marshmallows are melted. I don’t bring this to a boil. Stir to keep from burning. Once marshmallows are melted (takes about 6 or 7 minutes), remove and stir in shredded coconut and mix well. Spread over hot cake.
Step 3
Bring the evaporated milk, butter and sugar to a boil on top of the stove. Remove and stir in chocolate chips until melted. Stir in chopped almonds. Spread over coconut filling on cake.
⭐TIP
We love the marshmallows; you can’t taste them with the coconut, but it’s we love the addition and gives the coconut mixture a great density.
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❓FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes, we do keep this one in the refrigerator.
We don’t recommend freezing this one. The topping will not work well with freezing.
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SERVING SIZE
This cake is made in a 9X13 and is about 12 servings, more if you cut pieces smaller.
Almond Joy Cake
Ingredients
CAKE:
- 1 chocolate cake mix
FILLING:
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
- 26-30 large marshmallows
- 1 14 ounce package coconut
TOPPING:
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 stick or 8 tablespoons or 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup almonds chopped
Instructions
- Prepare and cook cake mix in a 9 x 13 baking pan according to package directions. (You can use any chocolate cake mix. I used a 15.25 ounce Betty Crocker Super Moist Devils Food Cake Mix. I also substituted milk in place of the water called for in the mix directions and added a teaspoon of almond extract and 1/2 cup chopped almonds.)
Filling Instructions
- In a pan on top of the stove combine the evaporated milk, granulated sugar and marshmallows.
- Cook over medium heat just until the marshmallows are melted. I don’t bring this to a boil. Stir to keep from burning.
- Once marshmallows are melted (takes about 6 or 7 minutes), remove and stir in shredded coconut and mix well. Spread over hot cake.
Topping Instructions
- Bring the evaporated milk, butter and sugar to a boil on top of the stove. Remove and stir in chocolate chips until melted. Stir in chopped almonds. Spread over coconut filling on cake.
Notes
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Can’t wait to make this! It looks delicious!
Favorite candy bar for one of my daughters, so I will know she will love this Almond Joy cake❣️
This has been a favorite in my family for YEARS. It is the most requested for birthdays! My hubby prefers no nuts so we sometimes leave out the Almonds and call it a Mounds Cake. Lol
Is this OK to freeze? Sometimes, it’s to much at once.
I would think you could easily freeze it.
I almost ran my 13×9 pan over. It was running over both sides as I poured the filling on the hot cake . I spread quickly then went back and poked holes in the cake. Next I spread the topping on gently. It’s a full to the top pan. Tasted warm. Rich & delicious.
I either
1) cut the top of the cake off
2) make 1/2 or 2/3 of the filling
or
3) I split the cake batter into a 9×13 pan and a 8×8 pan.
I make the full topping recipe.
Can I make this in cupcake form ?
You can always try it, we have only made it the way it is written.
Used a King Arthur’s gluten free chocolate cake mix and made according to the recipe. It was so rich, moist and delicious. Tasted exactly like an Almond Joy!!
can you cut into servings and freeze?
I”ve never froze it but I would think that would work fine. Thanks!
This cake is delicious I will keep this recipie. It was devoured. Top rate.
I would like to make this are but am looking at options to make it dairy free. Do you think coconut milk would work to substitute for evaporated milk?
I have only made this cake as the recipe is written so I can’t advise. Good luck!
Loved the cake, however it was very wet. My husband even asked if there was supposed to be moisture in the bottom of the pan. The result made me think of a tres leches cake. Any thoughts?
This is one of the best recipes I’ve tried from Pinterest!! I’m watching my carbs so I used sugar free chocolate cake mix and sugar free chocolate chips. It’s amazing! I love the almond extract in the cake too!
VERY GOOD IT IS JUST LIKE ALMOND JOY THANK YOU FOR RECIPE
I made this cake this weekend. It is so good, everyone that ate it liked it. It is a rich cake and small pieces are enough so it goes a long way. I shared it at two different events and both groups liked it and said it taste just like an Almond Joy. Since almonds are such hard nuts I crushed mine up, I put fine ones in the cake and chopped ones in the chocolate frosting….I will make it again. I will say the cake really rose, with the milk in it so my pan was very full…Great reviews from all the people that ate it. Thanks for the recipe
I use sliced Almonds to save time. Works great!
I’d like to adapt this to two stacked 8″ rounds with filling both in the middle between layers, as well as on top. How important is it to spread the coconut filling on a hot cake? (I’m concerned about the non-cooled layers falling apart.) Thanks!
I think you could do it either way, Cait.
Sweetened or unsweetened coconut?
I used sweetened but you can use whichever you prefer.
Specifically, what kind of almonds (raw, roasted or?).
I use the whole almonds and chop them myself. You can use whatever you like.
Best cake ever!!!
My husband absolutely hates marshmallows but loves almond joys. Is there a strong marshmallow flavor in this cake?
I don’t think the marshmallow is over powering by any means.
If I made this cake sun how long will it last in the refrigerator
I would say around 3-4 days.
could i use chocolate syrup in stead for the topping?
I don’t know, I have never tried it.
Can u use a homemade cake instead of a boxed cake
Yes, I think it would work ok, April, but I have not tried it.
Could you substuite miniature marshmallow in the icing? If so how much.
I have not made this with miniature marshmallows, Shirley, but I would at least double or triple the marshmallows.
Do you put 1/2 cup chopped almonds in cake mix and also the topping?
That’s the way I do it, Anna
Do you need to cool cake before adding chocolate icing on almond Joy cake?
No, you just add it on top of the coconut and spread.
Would this cake fit in a bakers half sheet pan ?
I think it would Eileen but I have not tried it in the half sheet pan.