5.0 from 9 votes
Almond Joy Poke Cake
A moist chocolate cake covered in a gooey coconut mixture and topped with a rich chocolate icing and sliced almonds.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 380 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Cake
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 (15.25-ounce) Box Devil's Food Cake Mix
- eggs, according to the cake mix package
- Vegetable oil, according to the cake mix package
- water, according to the cake mix package
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups shredded coconut
- ¾ cup sliced almonds
Chocolate Icing
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Prepare 1 (15.25-ounce) box Devil's Food cake mix according to the directions on the box, combining it with the eggs, vegetable oil, and water, Bake the cake in a 9 x 13 x 2-inch pan according to the directions on the box.
- While the cake is still warm, use a fork to poke holes all over the top of it.
- In medium bowl combine 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk and 2 cups shredded coconut, then pour it over the warm cake and spread until the cake is evenly covered. Let the cake finish cooling completely.
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Chocolate Icing
- Melt ¼ cup unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder until no lumps remain.
- Remove from heat and whisk in 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and 3 tablespoons milk until smooth and creamy. Immediately pour the icing over the cooled cake and spread it out evenly.
- Top the cake with ¾ cup sliced almonds, then let the cake sit until the icing has hardened. Slice and serve.
Nutrition Information
Calories
380kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
286mg
(12%)
Potassium
295mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
44g
(88%)
Vitamin A
160IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
137mg
(14%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 380
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 380kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 286mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 44g | 88% |
| Vitamin A | 160IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 137mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.