Chocolate Earthquake Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Earthquake Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped pecans or 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1 cup flaked coconut; 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix; 3 eggs (or as called for by your cake mix); 1/3 cup oil (or as called for by your cake mix); 1 1/3 cups water (or as called for by your cake mix); 1/2 cup butter; 8 ounces cream cheese; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 cups confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup chopped pecans or 1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup flaked coconut
1 (18 1/4 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix
3 eggs (or as called for by your cake mix)
1/3 cup oil (or as called for by your cake mix)
1 1/3 cups water (or as called for by your cake mix)
1/2 cup butter
8 ounces cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Grease a cake tin.
3
Cover the bottom of the cake tin with the chopped pecans and flaked coconut.
4
Prepare cake mix as per package instructions.
5
Pour over the chopped pecans and flaked coconut.
6
Melt butter.
7
Add to it the cream cheese, extract and confectione's sugar.
8
Stir well, and then pour over the cake bottom.
9
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until done.
10
Please bear in mind that one cannot test for doneness as the cake will appear sticky even when done.

1787

kcal

Calories

Fat

223

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup chopped pecans or 1 cup chopped walnuts, 1 cup flaked coconut, 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix, 3 eggs (or as called for by your cake mix), and more.

Yes, Chocolate Earthquake Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Earthquake Cake

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