Earthquake Cake
Earthquake Cake is a fun and delicious dessert combining chocolate, coconut, and pecans, perfect for gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
For the cake
- 1 box German chocolate cake mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
For the toppings
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 8 oz cream cheese Should be soft for mixing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips Dark chocolate can be used for richer flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Spread chopped pecans and shredded coconut in the bottom of the pan.
- In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil until smooth. Pour the batter over the nuts and coconut.
- In another bowl, beat together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter.
- Swirl the cream cheese into the batter with a knife.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
Baking
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra sweetness. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer storage. Can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24g
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