Vegan Mounds Chocolate Coconut Cake

ByHannah Peterson

This Vegan Mounds Chocolate Coconut Cake is a dreamy dessert inspired by the classic chocolate-coconut candy bar. It features a rich, moist chocolate cake base topped with a sweet coconut layer and finished with a smooth chocolate ganache.

Every bite combines deep chocolate flavor with creamy coconut sweetness, creating the perfect balance of textures. The fluffy coconut layer contrasts beautifully with the dense chocolate cake and glossy chocolate topping.

It’s the perfect dessert for holidays, gatherings, or whenever you’re craving a decadent plant-based treat.

🛒 Ingredients

Chocolate Cake Layer

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup plant milk (almond, oat, or soy)
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Coconut Filling

  • 2 cups shredded coconut
  • ½ cup sweetened condensed coconut milk (vegan)
  • ¼ cup coconut cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Chocolate Ganache Topping

  • 1 cup vegan chocolate chips
  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Bake the Chocolate Cake

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a bowl mix:

  • flour
  • sugar
  • cocoa powder
  • baking soda
  • salt

Add plant milk, oil, vinegar, and vanilla.

Mix until smooth.

Pour into a greased 9×9 baking dish.

Bake for 25–30 minutes.

Let cool completely.

2️⃣ Prepare the Coconut Layer

In a bowl mix:

  • shredded coconut
  • condensed coconut milk
  • coconut cream
  • vanilla

Spread the coconut mixture evenly over the cooled cake.

3️⃣ Make the Chocolate Ganache

Heat coconut milk until warm (not boiling).

Pour over vegan chocolate chips and coconut oil.

Stir until smooth and glossy.

4️⃣ Assemble the Cake

Pour ganache over the coconut layer.

Spread evenly.

Sprinkle extra shredded coconut or chocolate shavings on top.

5️⃣ Chill

Refrigerate for 1 hour so the layers set.

Slice into squares and serve.

💡 Pro Tips

⭐ Use full-fat coconut milk for richer ganache.
⭐ Chill the cake before slicing for clean layers.
⭐ Add toasted coconut for extra flavor.
⭐ Use dark chocolate for a deeper taste.

This Vegan Mounds Chocolate Coconut Cake is a decadent dessert that perfectly captures the beloved chocolate-coconut flavor combination. With its rich chocolate base, creamy coconut center, and silky ganache topping, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

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