Almond Joy Cake

Hey there all,

So today I am posting a "shared" recipe from one of the ladies in my mom's office.  And boy oh boy is it wonderful.  I made it and let me just say, it will be a recipe that I make over and over again.  It may seem like it has a lot of steps, but it is really easy.  Try it you will love it.  And don't worry if you don't like coconuts or the nuts it calls for in the recipe.  (It is definately better with them, but...)  You can leave them out, or sub them with a nut of your choice.

Almond Joy Cake

Step 1

Chocolate cake mix with pudding

Bake cake as directed on the box.

Step 2

1c. sugar

1c. evaporated milk

24 large marshmallows

14 oz package of coconut

Bring sugar and milk to boil.  Remove from heat.  Add 24 large marshmallows- stir until completely melted.  Add coconut.  Pour mixture over hot cake- covering completely.

Step 3

1½ c sugar

½ c evaporated milk

1 stick of butter

1½ c. chocolate chips

Almond slivers or pecans

Bring sugar and evaporated milk to hard boil- remove from heat.  Add butter- stir until melted.  Add chocolate chips- stir until melted.  Pour mixture over cake. Top with almonds or pecans.

I hope you all enjoy this, and happy cooking!!!!!!  (and thanks to Nancy who provided this recipe, I LOVE IT!!)