Earthquake Cake Recipe

Name: Earthquake Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups pecans, divided use; 1 1/2 cups coconut, divided use; 1 (18 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix; 1 1/3 cups water; 1/3 cup oil; 3 eggs; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 (3 ounce) package French vanilla instant pudding; 2 cups milk; 1 cup English toffee bits; 1 (8 ounce) carton Cool Whip

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups pecans, divided use
1 1/2 cups coconut, divided use
1 (18 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix
1 1/3 cups water
1/3 cup oil
3 eggs
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (3 ounce) package French vanilla instant pudding
2 cups milk
1 cup English toffee bits
1 (8 ounce) carton Cool Whip

1
Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease 9x13 inch cake pan.
2
Sprinkle half the pecans and coconut over bottom of pan.
3
Make cake mix as directed on box and pour batter over pecans and coconut.
4
Beat together cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar until creamy.
5
Drop cream cheese mixture by spoonfuls over cake batter. Do not stir into batter.
6
Bake 40-45 minutes, or until tests done.
7
Cool completely.
8
Make pudding as directed on box and spread over cooled cake.
9
Sprinkle remaining nuts and coconut over pudding, along with half of the toffee bits.
10
Spread Cool Whip over pudding and sprinkle with remaining toffee bits.
11
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

1347

kcal

Calories

111

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups pecans, divided use, 1 1/2 cups coconut, divided use, 1 (18 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix, 1 1/3 cups water, and more.

Yes, 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.

Earthquake Cake

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