Earthquake Cake Recipe: Indulge in a Heavenly Chocolate Creation
A rich and decadent dessert that combines chocolate cake with cream cheese and coconut, creating a delightful surprise in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box German chocolate cake mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, water, and oil until smooth.
- Pour half of the batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In another bowl, blend the cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy. Spoon it over the batter.
- Sprinkle coconut and walnuts on top of the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour the remaining batter over the top and spread gently.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool before serving.
Notes
- Serve warm with whipped cream for an extra treat.
- Can be made a day in advance and tastes even better the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg