Rich chocolate bundt cake with a coconut tunnel inside. Drizzled with both chocolate and vanilla icing. Just like that age old mix time forgot.
I originally posted this recipe in October of 2011, although the process of perfecting this cake took years before that.
I decided it was time for this to be re-posted, as the pictures I had way back when certainly didn’t do this cake justice. So, before I share the recipe with you, let me tell you how I went about trying to make this cake.
Twenty-Five years ago, at one of my bridal showers, my Aunt Carol gave me my first bundt cake pan. She had remembered Brian saying how he loved a cake made by Pillsbury, called a Chocolate Macaroon Tunnel Cake.
She had slipped one of the cake mixes inside the bundt cake pan.
The very next year, they quit making it.
Now, I am not a fan of coconut, so if it wasn’t his favorite cake,
this would have gone totally unnoticed by me.
But it was.
I searched high and low, and couldn’t find one anywhere.
For years I tried to find him one that was similar, or maybe turn him on to a new cake?
One year I made this tall gorgeous Waldorf Astoria cake.
Red is his FAVORITE color…
The cake was gorgeous!! But, it weighed about 50 pounds.
Epic fail.
Well, back in the dark ages when we got married, and the cake was ripped from the grocery shelves, Google wasn’t even born yet. It wasn’t like today when you can just hop on your smart phone and whatever you want is literally at your fingertips.
Once google was born, I started trying recipes that said they tasted like the old box mix.
Year after year I tried.
Bless his heart, he was so sweet to say “it’s okay, I mean it’s close…but not quite there”
He ate them every time so I wouldn’t feel bad.
Finally, I decided to take a couple of different recipes and tweak them and merge them and
and guess what?? I had it!!
I think his words were something like “You FINALLY did it!!”
So, now that I have done all of the trial and error for you, you can have this age old cake that I have had SO MANY tell me “used to be their favorite, until it was gone.” Enjoy!
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Yield: 16
Chocolate Macaroon Tunnel Cake
Rich chocolate bundt cake with a coconut tunnel inside. Drizzled with both chocolate and vanilla icing. Just like that age old mix time forgot.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Additional Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Ingredients
For the Cake
- One Devils Food Chocolate Cake Mix- prepared according to box instructions
For the Filling
- 2 egg whites
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 cups flaked coconut
- 2 Tablespoons flour
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
For the Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 2 Tablespoons Milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- For chocolate glaze you can add 2 Tablespoons of cocoa to the above mixture.
- (I glaze with both flavors. Because did I mention how good that puddle of icing in the middle is?!?!)
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 177Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 64mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 1gSugar: 29gProtein: 1g
Nutrition isn't always accurate.
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This photo shows how to scoop the coconut mixture into the cake.
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If you make this recipe, I’d love to know! Snap a picture, share the photo on social media with the hashtag #AnAffairFromTheHeart – I’d love to see what you made! – Michaela
Lynn Elliott Vining says
Oh Wow! That looks and sounds so rich and delicious!
Michelle says
This looks so good, Michaela! I seldom bake…I don’t even own a bundt pan! I might have to get one just to try this. Or maybe I’ll come visit…
Nicole says
I’m in love with this cake!! Chocolate and coconut are two of my favorite things so seeing them together makes me hungry!
Debi at Life Currents says
This is beautiful! I think it’s a show stopped, and a must make! What a great cake for Christmas! I can’t say enough about how beautiful it is. I’m really glad you reposted it!
Lisa@Lisa's Dinnertime Dish says
This cake is gorgeous! In my opinion, chocolate and coconut were meant to go together, so I’m sure it tastes amazing, as well!
Platter Talk says
This is one of my favorite cakes, ever. It’s not only perfect for the holiday season but also for any special occasion or just to celebrate life. I agree with everyone else, chocolate and coconut were made for each other! Fantastic job, yet once again!!!
Julie says
This is one beautiful cake. It looks like a work of art and sounds delicious! Perfect for the holidays and entertaining!
Sandra Shaffer says
This looks so good! Love that tunnel of coconut for some extra coconuty flavor!
Jennifer A Stewart says
I can’t say enough about this cake. I love mounds and almond joy candy bars so this is right up my alley. It is stunning and I think I might have to make two of these because I am going to eat a whole one myself!
Heather Gallagher says
I mean this cake…it’s gorgeous and just sounds SOOOO yummy! We LOVE coconut and CHOCOLATE
Angela says
This sounds amazing! I dont think theres a chocolate cake out there that I didn’t love. Cant wait to give this one a try!
justine says
this looks phenomenal! chocolate and coconut FTW!
Elizabeth says
It might only be 7am right now but I could seriously go a great big slice of this now! Gorgeous!
Suzy | The Mediterranean Dish says
OMG This looks amazing!
Robin Daumit says
Cacao and coconut! A divine marriage!
Dor says
Looks so amazing, another winning recipe of yours x
Lynn Elliott Vining says
Looks and sounds amazing!
Michele @ Bacon Fatte says
What a beautiful cake, Michaela!! I know I’m echoing others in saying that chocolate and coconut are wonderful together… Can’t wait to make this cake for my family!!
Steve@theblackpeppercorn says
Wow – this cake looks amazing. I love coconut so I know I would enjoy digging into it.
misbah says
yum and beautiful
debi at Life Currents says
I will make this for my mom. She loves coconut, and this cake looks so impressive. Yum!
Jennifer A Stewart says
First off, I love chocolate and coconut! Second, I love a bundt cake because you only have one pan and no layers to get right!
Linda Udall says
I would like the chocolate macaroons bunt cake
Skratazoid says
For ingredients, is the flaked coconut unsweetened? I would think so, since you are adding sugar to the filling. I have sweetened flaked coconut, so I’m trying to figure out how to adjust the sugar.
Thanks 🙂
Michaela Kenkel says
I always use sweetened coconut. It’s not overly sweet for us, but you can adjust if you want!
Danielle says
You say to drizzle with frosting if you desire. Well the topping you made in the pictures is a huge part of the appeal of the cake! I’ve never frosted a cake before. I don’t know what to do to make it look or taste as good as yours. Could you please add instructions for this? Pretty please?!
Michaela Kenkel says
Danielle – I am sorry! I shouldn’t assume! Honestly, I usually buy a can of chocolate and a can of vanilla frosting. I heat about 1/2 cup of each in the microwave for a few seconds to get it to where it pours easily. (not soupy!!) Start with one and then overlay the other, dust it with sweetened coconut flakes to finish it off. I hope that helps!
Kate Berkey says
I was looking for a cake recipe for the whole family and I stumbled on this article. I read and followed the instructions carefully and I made it deliciously! Every member of my family is so happy! Thanks for this!
Michaela Kenkel says
I am so happy you loved this!! It holds a special place in my heart, too!
Natalie says
This cake looks gorgeous! I love chocolate and coconut together – such a delicious combo!
Irina says
This rich and decadent chocolate bundt cake sounds special to try during this holiday season. Bookmarking for later.
spring keasler says
My husband and I will celebrate our 46th anniversary next Saturday. We made this bundt cake while we were dating, and after we were first married. I’m going to surprise him with this cake!
Michaela Kenkel says
I LOVE that!! 🙂 Happy Anniversary to you two!!
Lisa says
Fourth recipe I tried to match the old box mix for this — this is the one! Made for a group get together and it was a huge hit. I did double the coconut filling recipe (we love the coconut part) and it worked perfectly. I also added one drop of coconut flavoring in the white/chocolate frosting. This has been added to my favorite recipes list! Thank you!!
Michaela Kenkel says
I know how you feel!! It took me YEARS to figure it out!! I am so happy you love it, too!! I will be adding the coconut extract to the frosting next time for SURE!!