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Earthquake Cake Recipe

Decadent Earthquake Cake Recipe That Will Wow Your Guests

This Earthquake Cake Recipe combines chocolate, cream cheese, pecans, and coconut for an irresistible dessert that pleases any crowd.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix 15.25 oz box recommended
  • 3 large Eggs as instructed on cake mix
  • 1/2 cup Oil vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 cup Water as directed on cake mix
For the Cream Cheese Swirl
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
For the Add-ins
  • 1 cup Sweetened Shredded Coconut or unsweetened as a substitute
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans can substitute with walnuts or slivered almonds
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips for gooey bites

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Hand mixer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Sprinkle shredded coconut evenly in the bottom of the baking dish, then layer the chopped pecans on top.
  3. Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions, mixing in eggs, oil, and water until just combined.
  4. Pour the chocolate cake batter over the coconut and pecans in the baking dish.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine softened cream cheese, melted butter, and powdered sugar until smooth.
  6. Dollop the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter and gently swirl without overmixing.
  7. Scatter chocolate chips on top of the batter for extra chocolate flavor.
  8. Bake for 45-50 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  9. Allow the cake to cool in the dish for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature; pairs well with ice cream or fresh berries.

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