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Coconut-Layered Pound Cake Recipe

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This cake tastes just like an Almond Joy candy bar! If you like coconut, chocolate and almonds, this is the cake for you. And since it comes together in a snap, you can quench that craving quickly! —Linda Nichols, Steubenville, Ohio

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Coconut-Layered Pound Cake Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

1 loaf (16 ounces) frozen pound cake, thawed
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2-2/3 cups flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted
1 cup chocolate fudge frosting

Directions

Cut cake horizontally into four layers. In a small bowl, combine the milk, coconut and almonds. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; top with half of the coconut mixture, one cake layer and 1/2 cup frosting. Repeat layers. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 slice equals 715 calories, 35 g fat (19 g saturated fat), 98 mg cholesterol, 426 mg sodium, 93 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 10 g protein.

Originally published as Coconut-Layered Pound Cake in Simple & Delicious May/June 2009, p30

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Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2012 by datzme57

I used non-frozen pound cake product and did not add chocolate in the middle. Cake was not high enough to allow for 4 layers, 3 works very nicely. I also used the Coco Real product in place of condensed milk and only added nuts to top of cake in case of food allergies. Very easy & delicious!

Reviewed on Jul. 03, 2010 by TKCloughfam

I loved this!! It was easy and yummy! It didn't last the night in the house

Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2009 by AWD

I made it for my mother in law's birthday, and everyone raved about it! Definately a keeper!

Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2009 by jujohamil

THIS WAS AWFUL.TASTED NOTHING LIKE A CANDY BAR.TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY AND TIME

Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2009 by mbutler

I made this cake for a large gathering. It was the 1st dessert gone and I got so many requests for the recipe. It was SIMPLE & DELICIOUS!! I make it over and over with great results and rave reviews! (Better if it sits overnight) Yummy

Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2009 by Joy_Sue_KS

Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2009 by Joy_Sue_KS

Pooh!!!!!! My favorite candy bar, but available to subscribers only. [:'(]

Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2009 by jenna6924

This is a great recipe and it a hit everytime I make it. I have been asked to make this at all upcoming parties.

Reviewed on Jun. 02, 2009 by lovesher3

Excellent recipe! I made it and took it to a picnic, it traveled well and everyone liked it.