Best 9 Almond Joy Cake Recipes

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If you are a fan of the classic candy bar, Almond Joy, then you will love this decadent cake. This moist and fluffy cake is packed with almond flavor and coconut, and it is topped with a rich chocolate ganache. It is the perfect dessert for any occasion, and it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ALMOND JOY® CAKE



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My 12-year-old granddaughter, Annalise, made this for a church party and won the contest for best dessert. It is more yummy than the candy bar it is named after!

Provided by jillstauffer

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 1h21m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

cooking spray
1 package chocolate cake mix (such as Duncan Hines®)
1 cup water
3 eggs
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup white sugar
26 large marshmallows
1 (14 ounce) bag shredded coconut
½ cup evaporated milk
½ cup butter
½ cup white sugar
1 cup chocolate chips
½ cup whole almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch cake pan with cooking spray.
  • Combine chocolate cake mix, water, eggs, and oil in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Pour batter into the prepared cake pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 26 to 31 minutes.
  • Mix 1 cup evaporated milk, 1 cup sugar, and marshmallows together in a large pot; cook and stir over medium-low heat until marshmallows are melted, about 5 minutes. Stir in coconut. Pour coconut mixture over hot cake.
  • Combine 1/2 cup evaporated milk, butter, and 1/2 cup sugar in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Fold in chocolate chips and almonds. Spread over coconut layer.
  • Cool cake until coconut layer and chocolate layer are set, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.7 calories, Carbohydrate 44.1 g, Cholesterol 57 mg, Fat 34.5 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Sodium 99.2 mg, Sugar 35.7 g

ALMOND JOY CAKE



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A delicious cake that tastes like my favorite candy bar. Servings are approximate depending on the size of the slices.

Provided by dojemi

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (18 1/4 ounce) box dunkin hines devil's food cake mix
1 1/3 cups water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup granulated sugar
24 large marshmallows
1 (14 ounce) package coconut
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup butter
12 ounces chocolate chips
sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Bake chocolate cake in 13 x 9-inch pan as directed on box using the water, vegetqable oil and eggs that are listed in above ingredients.
  • Combine the 1 cup evaporated milk and the sugar in a medium saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil and stir in marshmallows until melted.
  • Add coconut; pour over cake while both are hot.
  • Melt together the remaining milk, butter and chocolate chips.
  • Stir until melted and add 1 cup toasted almond slices.
  • Pour on top of warm cake.
  • NOTE: This is better if made the day before serving.

ALMOND JOY LAYER CAKE



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This is an absolutely fabulous recipe in both the taste and looks department. It was straight forward to follow and came from Rachael Ray's magazine "Everyday". If you like chocolate, coconut and almonds you will love this cake. It is very moist and flavourful! The only thing I changed was that I used semisweet chocolate chips instead of a chopped chocolate bar.

Provided by hannahvankirk

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus a big pinch
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 (14 ounce) bag sweetened flaked coconut (4 packed cups)
2 cups sliced almonds
3 cups heavy cream
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325. Butter two 8-inch-by-2-inch round cake pans. Line with parchment and butter the parchment.
  • In a medium saucepan, bring 2/3 cup water to a boil. Whisk in the cocoa powder until smooth. Whist in the butter and chocolate over low heat until melted, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla and ½ teaspoons salt. Whisk in 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and baking soda. Pour in the chocolate mixture until smooth. Stir in 1 packed cup coconut. Divide the batter between the pans and bake in the lower third of the oven for 35 minutes or until firm in the center. Let cool in the pans on racks for 10 minutes, then invert onto racks to cool completely.
  • While the cake cools, spread the almonds on a rimmed baking sheet and toast for 12 minutes; let cool.
  • In a saucepan, combine ¾ cup cream, the remaining ¾ cup granulated sugar and pinch salt and simmer, stirring, over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining 2 teaspoons vanilla and 3 packed cups coconut. When cool, fold in the 1 ½ cups almonds.
  • Split the cake layers to make 4 layers. Place 1 layer cut side up on a cake stand and spread with 1 cup of the coconut-almond mixture. Top with the second layer cut side down and spread with 1 cup more of the mixture. Repeat with the remaining 2 cake layers and filling, spreading the filling on the top. Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to firm up.
  • Whip the remaining 2 ¼ cups cream with the confectioners' sugar until stiff. Spread over the cake. Sprinkle the top and or sides with the remaining almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 811.4, Fat 54.8, SaturatedFat 32.7, Cholesterol 148.3, Sodium 379, Carbohydrate 78.8, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 56, Protein 10.6

ALMOND JOY CAKE



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Make and share this Almond Joy Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Queen of Everything

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (18 1/4 ounce) box German chocolate cake mix
1/2 cup margarine
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup sugar
24 large marshmallows (cut up)
14 ounces coconut, flaked
3 cups sugar
3/4 cup margarine
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
to taste almonds, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Cake: Bake according to directions on Super Moist Betty Crocker German Chocolate Cake Mix in 9"x13" pan. Grease and flour pan. After allowing cake to to cool thoroughly, slice in half, making two thin layers. Lay top half aside carefully.
  • Center: Cut up marshmallows with kitchen shears, (rub blades with margarine to prevent sticking).
  • Boil margarine, milk, and sugar together for 3 minutes. Pour over marshmallows until melted. Add coconut and stir.
  • Spread this mixture over bottom half of cake. Sprinkle generously with chopped almonds, if desired.
  • Replace top half of cake.
  • Icing: Combine sugar, milk and margarine, cook to soft ball stage or until candy thermometer reaches 238 degrees. Stir constantly to prevent scorching. Remove from heat, stir in chocolate chips, add marshmallow creme and vanilla flavoring. Beat until well blended.
  • Cool, (not very much). Spread on cake. Sprinkle entire cake generously with almond pieces.
  • Cake is better if it sits overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1001.4, Fat 50.4, SaturatedFat 27.8, Cholesterol 6.2, Sodium 634.9, Carbohydrate 141.6, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 110.2, Protein 6.7

DIANE'S ALMOND JOY CAKE



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One of my fondest memories of childhood is of the yummy chocolates that I enjoyed with a bottle (yes, bottle!) of Coke everyday after school. Almond Joys were a favorite, and one bite of this wonderful cake transports me right back to the 60's. Love it!

Provided by Diane Hughes

Categories     Cakes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 15

CAKE
1 box duncan hines coconut supreme cake mix
3 large eggs
1 stick butter, melted
1 1/3 c milk
2 tsp pure vanilla flavor
FROSTING
2 c toasted flaked coconut
1 1/2 c toasted sliced almonds
1 stick soft butter
2/3 c cocoa, unsweetened
3 c powdered sugar, plus additional if needed
1/3 c milk, plus additional if needed
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp pure vanilla flavor

Steps:

  • 1. FOR CAKE: Mix all cake ingredients in large bowl and beat 2-3 min. NOTE: if you can't find the duncan hines coconut cake mix try this; use a white or yellow cake and add a coconut pudding mix and 2-3 teaspoons of coconut extract. That has worked for several bakers posted in the comments. Good luck to all.
  • 2. Pour into 2 9 inch layer pans and bake in 350* preheated oven for 28 minutes. Remove to wire rack and cool 10 min. Turn out onto wire racks and cool completely.
  • 3. FOR FROSTING: Beat soft butter and cocoa till soft and well combined, add milk, sugar, salt and vanilla. Beat 2 min until light and fluffy. (Add additional sugar 1 tablespoon at a time - if needed - until it reached spreding consistency. Do the same with milk if it's too thick.)
  • 4. In two small pans spread your coconut and nuts and, stirring often, toast to a pretty light brown color. They will need watching as they will burn quickly. I do this as soon as I take my layers from the oven.
  • 5. Place one layer on a pretty plate and spread a cup (more or less) of your frosting. Sprinkle coconut and almonds generously. Use most of the coconut and half the almonds.
  • 6. Put on next layer and frost top and sides with remaining frosting. Sprinkle coconut around the top edge and along bottom. Sprinkle remaining nuts inside coconut circle on top. Whatever is pleasing to you.

ALMOND JOY CAKE MIX COOKIES



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Where have these cookies been all my life? Kimi does a wonderful job combining classic flavors into a wholly unique cookie. Love it!

Provided by Kimi Gaines

Categories     Cookies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 box duncan hines coconut supreme cake mix
1 large egg
1/4 c oil
1/4 c pina colada drink mix
3 almond joy candy bars

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  • 2. Combine cake mix, egg, oil, and pina colada mix, and cut up candy bar.
  • 3. Mix well and drop by teaspoons on greased cookie sheet.
  • 4. Bake for 15 minutes or until done.

ALMOND JOY CAKE



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If you like the candy, you will love this cake! It is very easy and serves several.

Provided by Farry Owens

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box chocolate cake mix
14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
14 oz bag of coconut
12 oz bag semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 c melted butter
6 oz bag sliced almonds, toasted
1/3 c milk (or canned cream)
1 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix cake mix as directed, but add 1 tsp. of vanilla to mix. Bake for approximately 40 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool completely.
  • 2. MIx coconut and sweetened condensed milk together in a bowl. Spread over cooled cake.
  • 3. In microwave, melt chocolate chips, milk and butter together, stirring occasionally until smoothly blended. Pour over coconut and cake. Sprinkle with toasted almonds.

ALMOND JOY LAYER CAKE



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If you like Almond Joy candybars, you will love this recipe. It's the next best thing. Everytime I've ever made this cake, it was a big hit.

Provided by Jo Ann Gullett

Categories     Cakes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2/3 c unsweetened cocoa powder
1 stick unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
3 oz. semisweet choclate, chopped
2 1/4 c granulated sugar
4 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt, plus a big pinch
3 eggs
1 1/2 c flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 bag(s) (14 oz.) sweetened shredded coconut
2 c sliced almonds
3 c heavy cream
1/3 c confectioner's sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325*. butter 2 8 x 2 inch round cake pans. Line w/ parchment and butter the parchment.
  • 2. In a medium saucepan, bring 2/3 cup water to a boil. Whisk in the cocoa powder until smooth. Whisk in the butter and chocolate over low heat until melted, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat & whisk in 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 2 tsp. vanilla, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Whisk in 1 egg @ a time, beating well after each addition.
  • 3. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and baking soda. Pour in the chocolate mixture until smooth. Stir in 1 packed cup coconut. Divide the batter between the pans and bake for 35 minutes or until firm in the center. Let cool in the pans on racks for 10 minutes, then invert onto racks to cool completely.
  • 4. While the cake cools, spread the almonds on a rimmed baking sheet and toast for 12 minutes; let cool.
  • 5. In a saucepan, combine 3/4 cup cream, the remaining 3/4 cup granulated sugar and pinch salt and simmer, stirring, over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat, and stir in the remaining 2 tsp. vanilla and 3 packed cups coconut. When cool, fold in 1 1/2 cups almonds.
  • 6. Split the cake layers to make 4 layers. Place 1 layer cut side up on a cake stand, and spread w/ 1 cup of the coconut-almond mixture. Top with the second layer cut side down, and spread with 1 cup more of the mixture. Repeat with the remaining 2 cake layers and filling, spreading the filling on top.
  • 7. Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours to firm up.
  • 8. Whip the remaining 2 1/4 cups of cream with the confectioners' sugar until stiff. Spread over the cake Sprinkle the top with the remaining almonds. Enjoy!

ALMOND JOY CAKE



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My dear friend baked this cake for my birthday over 10 years ago, and it has become a favorite especially if you love coconut!

Provided by Mary Lou Ivy

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 20

CAKE
1 box cake mix, german chocolate
4 large eggs
1/2 c oil and sugar
1 c water
MIX AND BAKE IN 3 8
FILLING
1/2 c sugar
1 c milk, whole
23 large marshmallows
1 c silvered almonds
14 oz pk coconut
BOIL SUGAR AND MILK FOR 1 MINUTE. REMOVE FROM HEAT AND ADD MARSHMALLOWS. STIR UNTIL MELTED AND ADD COCONUT AND ALMONDS
FROSTING
1 3/4 c sugar
3/4 c canned milk
1/4 c melted margarine
9 oz milk chocolate chips
3/4 c marshmallow cream
COMBINE SUGAR, MILK AND MARGARINE. COOK OVER MED HEAT UNTIL SOFT BALL STAGE. REMOVE FROM HEAT AND ADD CHIPS AND MARSHMALLOW CREAM.

Steps:

  • 1. Spread filling between cooled layers. Frost cake and enjoy!!
  • 2. Cooks note: I double the frosting amount....just because everyone knows it is the best part!

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips instead of milk chocolate.
  • To make the cake more moist, add 1/2 cup of sour cream or buttermilk to the batter.
  • For a crunchier topping, use chopped walnuts or pecans instead of almonds.
  • If you don't have a bundt pan, you can use a 9x13 inch baking dish. Just increase the baking time by about 10 minutes.
  • Serve the cake warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Whether you're a fan of Almond Joy candy bars or just love a good chocolate cake, this Almond Joy Cake is sure to please. It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of sweetness. Plus, it's easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you're looking for a delicious dessert, give this Almond Joy Cake a try!

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