ALMOND JOY CAKE RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. Grease and flour two 9-in. round baking pans. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, buttermilk, eggs and oil; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Divide batter between prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 28-32 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, in a large saucepan, combine marshmallows, sugar, milk and cornstarch. Cook and stir over low heat until marshmallows are melted; increase heat to medium and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Stir in coconut and almonds. Remove from heat; cool. Refrigerate filling until cold but still spreadable, about 45 minutes., Using a long serrated knife, cut each cake horizontally in half. Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with 1/3 of coconut filling. Repeat twice. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread fudge frosting over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate until set, at least 1 hour. Garnish with coconut flakes and almonds if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

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.