1 box chocolate cake mix (one with pudding in the mix)
1 cup evaporated milk
14 oz sweetened coconut
1 cup sugar
24 large marshmallows
1/2 cup Pet milk
1 stick margarine
1 and 1/2 cups chocolate chips
Sliced almonds
How to make Almond Joy Cake:
Bake a box chocolate cake (one with bpudding in the mix) according to the directions (use a 9 inch by 13 inch pan, greased and floured).
Over medium heat, combine 1 cup evaporated milk, 1 cup sugar, 14 ounces coconut and 24 large marshmallows.
Stir continuously until the marshmallows melt.
Let the cake cool for an hour (or can refrigerate for 30 minutes).
Bring to a boil 1/2 cup evaporated milk and 1 stick of butter or margarine.
Then add 1 and 1/2 cups chocolate chips.
Stir until the chips have completely melted.
Pour the chocolate mixture over the marshmallow layer on the cake. OR Pour mixture over hot chocolate cake. [2011, June 5: Cookbook committee please pick which line to use...]
Sprinkle with almonds.
Sandra's Notes:
This is a very good and very rich cake. Refrigerating it will make the sweetness a little less overwhelming. Sandra recommends that you do not skip this step. Enjoy!