Description
Earthquake Cake is a decadent dessert that features a rich chocolate cake base topped with a creamy swirl of cream cheese, shredded coconut, and nuts, creating a delightful marbled effect.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 box (16 oz) chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded coconut and chopped nuts evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, water, and eggs. Mix until well combined, about 2 minutes.
- Pour the cake batter over the coconut and nuts in the baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter.
- Using a knife or a skewer, gently swirl the cream cheese mixture into the cake batter to create a marbled effect.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the top of the cake.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the entire cake.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a different flavor, try using a vanilla cake mix instead of chocolate.
- Add a layer of caramel sauce on top before serving for an extra indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg