Tastes Like Mounds Bar Kahlua Cake Recipe

Ingredients for Tastes Like Mounds Bar Kahlua Cake

How to Make Tastes Like Mounds Bar Kahlua Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the Kahlua.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Stir in the coconut and chocolate chips.
6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
9. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the frosting:
10. In a medium bowl, beat the butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
11. Stir in the Kahlua and vanilla extract.
12. Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one layer with half of the frosting.
13. Carefully place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
14. Garnish with toasted coconut flakes (optional).
15. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.