Earthquake Cake

The combination of cream cheese, chocolate chips, pecans, coconut and a german chocolate cake mix make up this delicious chocolate cake! Also known as an Earthquake Cake!

CHOCOLATE CAKE

If you love chocolate cake as much as I do, you are going to want to try this chocolate cake recipe! In my opinion, this Earthquake Cake Recipe is one of the best cake recipes out there. It is so chocolate-y and decadent, and a little bit messy, but that is what makes is so delicious! All the flavor of a german chocolate cake jumbled together in one easy cake recipe.

EARTHQUAKE CAKE

If you aren’t familiar with an Earthquake Cake, you might be wondering how this chocolate cake has earned its name. Because of the way the ingredients in this earthquake cake is thrown together, when the cake is baking, they shift around creating a jumbled, cracked cake.

When you bite into the cake, you get a different and unique bite every time! This Chocolate Earthquake Cake is reminiscent of your favorite German Chocolate Cake but without all the work!

HOW TO MAKE EARTHQUAKE CAKE

Now, you can certainly switch things up if you aren’t a fan of…chocolate chips, pecans and coconut. Simply trade them for something you would prefer. Some great options would be white chocolate chips, walnuts, almonds or some cranberries and raisins. Just be sure to use the same ratio for a similar item to you will be substituting!

Sharing a step-by-step video tutorial below:

CHOCOLATE CAKE RECIPES

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• Chocolate Layer Cake Recipe
• Chocolate Zucchini Cake Recipe
• Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Cake
• Cake and Cupcakes Round Up

BEST CAKE PANS

We love finding a great cake pan that works well and gives up great baking results every time we use it. These are the cake pans we like to bake with.

• 9×13 Non-Stick Wilton Pan with Cover
• Simply Calphalon 9-Inch by 13-Inch Bakeware Cake Pan

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Earthquake Cake

The Combination Of Cream Cheese, Chocolate Chips, Pecans, Coconut And A German Chocolate Cake Mix Make Up This Delicious Chocolate Cake Also Known As An Earthquake Cake! All The Flavor Of A German Chocolate Cake Jumbled Together In One Easy Cake Recipe.

Course Cakes

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Servings 18 pieces

Calories 404 kcal

Author Amy

Ingredients

• 1 box German Chocolate Cake Mix
• 1/3 cup oil
• 3 eggs
• 1 and 1/3 cup water
• 2/3 cup shredded coconut
• 2/3 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup butter
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 3 ½ cups powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

   
   

2. Lightly spray a 9 x 13 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray.

   
   

3. Sprinkle the coconut, chocolate chips, and pecans on the bottom of the pan.

   
   

4. Take the package of the german chocolate cake mix and combine it with the oil, eggs, and water using a spatula.

   
   

5. Pour the cake mix on top of the coconut, chocolate chips and pecan layer.

   
   

6. In a saucepan, melt the butter and cream cheese.

   
   

7. Using a mixer on low speed, beat the powdered sugar into the butter mixture until it's smooth.

   
   

8. Spread this mixture on top of the uncooked german chocolate cake in the pan.

   
   

9. Swirl with a knife to mix the two together in a swirled pattern.

   
   

10. Bake for 35-45 minutes. Cake should be a little bit gooey on the inside when finished.

Nutrition Facts

Earthquake Cake

Amount Per Serving (1 piece)

Calories 404 Calories from Fat 180

% Daily Value*

Fat 20g31%

Saturated Fat 8g50%

Cholesterol 55mg18%

Sodium 308mg13%

Potassium 68mg2%

Carbohydrates 53g18%

Sugar 41g46%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 380IU8%

Calcium 91mg9%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Make it today and your whole family will enjoy it! I would love to know what you think if you end up making it! I love hearing from my readers!

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