Ingredients
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1 package devil's food cake mix
24 large marshmallows
14 oz coconut
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup sugar
1 cup almonds, chopped
Directions
Make chocolate cake according to package directions in 2 round pans.
Make favorite chocolate frosting for cake. While cake is cooling, heat
evaporated milk, sugar and marshmallows in a very large pan to avoid
spilling over. When marshmallows are melted, add coconut and almonds.
Spread this on top of the bottom cake layer. Top with other cake
layer and frost with chocolate frosting.
Servings: 10 servings
Almond Joy Cake Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Cake; Dessert; Nut
The History of Recipes
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We hope you enjoy this Almond Joy Cake recipe.
