Red velvet cake mix bars topped with melted chocolate, a thick layer of sweet gooey coconut and sliced almonds make these the ultimate decadent treat.
Author: Kelly - Life Made Sweeter
: Dessert
Serves: 16
Ingredients
1 box of Red Velvet Cake Mix (I used Betty Crocker)
½ cup of butter, softened to room temperature
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
1 (14 oz can) sweetened condensed milk
2½ cups unsweetened shredded coconut, divided
¾ cup almond slivers
1¼ cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips
Additional toppings for garnish
almond slices
toasted coconut
chocolate chips
sprinkles if desired
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 9x9 square pan with parchment paper or a lightly greased sheet of foil with a slight overhang. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, beat the cake mix, softened butter, egg and vanilla extract until a soft dough forms. Press the dough into prepared pan. The dough will be sticky so it will help to use an angled spatula to spread evenly and flat. Sprinkle the top with ½ cup of shredded coconut and chocolate chips.
Bake for 27-30 minutes or until the top is completely baked. Allow to cool completely before frosting and cutting.
Meanwhile, mix together the remaining 2 cups of coconut, almond slivers and sweetened condensed milk. Spread evenly over cooled bars.
Top with almond slices, toasted coconut and chocolate chips. Place in the fridge to allow coconut layer to set for at least 30 minutes. Lift cake out of pan using the overhang and slice into bars. Garnish with sprinkles if desired. Makes around 16 squares.
Recipe by Mandy's Recipe Box at https://mandysrecipeboxblog.com/red-velvet-almond-joy-gooey-cake-bars/