Irresistible Earthquake Cake Recipe
Rich, luscious, and delectable! With every bite, this Earthquake Cake, loaded with chocolate, pecans, and coconuts, explodes with flavor!
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Calories: 338kcal
Servings: 4
Equipment
- 9x13-inch Baking Pan
- Rubber spatula
- Cooling Rack
- Toothpick
Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) chocolate cake mix, mixed according to package directions
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (1 stick or 113g) butter, melted
- 2½ cups (312.5g) confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- chocolate ice cream, optional
Instructions
- Set your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray.
- Follow the directions on the cake mix box to prepare the batter.
- Sprinkle sweetened shredded coconut and chopped pecans onto the bottom of the greased pan.
- Pour the prepared cake batter over the coconut and pecan layer. Set it aside.
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, melted butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Use a mixer to beat until well combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter. Spread it out evenly.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of chocolate chips on top of everything.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 50 minutes or until the center is set.
- Once baked, enjoy this delicious Earthquake Cake warm. For an extra treat, serve it with a scoop of ice cream if you like!
Nutrition
Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 234mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 334IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2mg