Cinnamon Swirl Earthquake Cake Recipe

Name: Cinnamon Swirl Earthquake Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped pecans; 2 cups shredded coconut; 1 (18 ounce) package pillsbury cinnamon swirl cake mix; 3 eggs; 1 1/4 cups water; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, divided; 1/2 cup margarine; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 16 ounces confectioners' sugar (3 3/4 cups)

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Grease a 9 x 13 pan.
3
Cover bottom of pan with chopped pecan. Then spread coconut over the pecans.
4
In a mixing bowl mix Cinnamon Swirl Cake according to dirctions on box but add 1 teaspoons cinnamon to the cake mix.
5
Add cinnamon swirl packet to cake mix but start and stop your mixer 6-7 times.
6
Pour cake mixtire over coconut and pecans.
7
In a mixing bowl, cream together soft margarine, cream cheese, confectioners sugar and 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon.
8
Drop by spoonfuls in dollups on top of cake batter. Take a knife and run it through the cream cheese mixture a little bit to swirl the top of the cake, but not too much! You still want to have the cream cheese in clumps.
9
Bake for 40-45 minutes. Like a typical earthquake cake, it will fall and look like an earthquake hit it.

1172

kcal

Calories

Fat

142

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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, 2 cups shredded coconut, 1 (18 ounce) package pillsbury cinnamon swirl cake mix, 3 eggs, and more.

Yes, Cinnamon Swirl 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cinnamon Swirl Earthquake Cake

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Variations & substitutions

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