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Peter Paul Mounds Cake Recipe

Experience the nostalgic joy of Peter Paul Mounds Cake, a heavenly fusion of coconut and chocolate, offering layers of moist cake, luxurious coconut filling, and a glossy chocolate ganache. Indulge in pure dessert delight with each delectable bite.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Calories: 450kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • 9-inch round cake pans (2)
  • Wire rack
  • Offset spatula

Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 and 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water

For the Coconut Filling

  • 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

For the Chocolate Ganache

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped

Instructions

For the Cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour the cake pans.
  • In a mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin; this is normal.
  • Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean from the center.
  • Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack for complete cooling.

Coconut Filling

  • In a bowl, combine shredded coconut and sweetened condensed milk. Mix well.

Chocolate Ganache

  • Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it just begins to boil.
  • Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate. Allow it to rest for a minute, then stir until it achieves a smooth consistency.

Assembling the Cake

  • Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread the coconut filling evenly over it.
  • Top with the second cake layer.
  • Gently pour the chocolate ganache over the cake's top, letting it cascade down the sides gracefully.
  • Use an offset spatula to smooth the ganache and create a glossy finish.