Almond Joy Layer Cake

Name: Almond Joy Layer Cake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 47 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups (228g) all-purpose flour; 2 cups (414g) granulated sugar; 3/4 cup (85g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 1/4 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp salt; 1 cup (240ml) milk; 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil; 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 2 large eggs; 1 cup (240ml) hot water; 14 oz sweetened condensed milk (1 can); 3 cups (280g) sweetened shredded coconut; 2-4 tbsp sliced almonds; 1 1/4 cup (280g) butter; 1 1/4 cups (237g) shortening; 10 cups (1150g) powdered sugar; 1 1/2 tbsp coconut extract; 5-6 tbsp (90-105ml) water (or milk); 6 oz (1 cup) semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream; Almond Joy candy bars (optional)

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:22min

This Almond Joy Layer Cake is made with layers of moist chocolate cake, a delicious flakey coconut filling, almond slivers, coconut frosting and chocolate ganache! It's the perfect cake for any celebration!

Updated at: Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:08:15 GMT