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Earthquake Cake

Decadent Earthquake Cake: Chocolate Bliss for Everyone

Earthquake Cake brings rich chocolate and creamy swirls of cream cheese, perfect for potlucks and impressing guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix Opt for a devil’s food or German chocolate mix.
  • 3 large Eggs Use as per package instructions.
  • ½ cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 cup Water Follow cake mix guidelines.
For the Creamy Swirls
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened to room temperature.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Melted.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
For the Toppings
  • Sweetened Shredded Coconut Optional, or use unsweetened.
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans Can swap with walnuts or slivered almonds.
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Consider white chocolate or caramel bits as alternatives.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • knife or skewer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Layer the sweetened shredded coconut evenly on the bottom of the greased baking dish and sprinkle the chopped pecans on top.
  3. Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions, then pour the batter over the layered coconut and pecans.
  4. Combine softened cream cheese, melted unsalted butter, and powdered sugar until smooth. Dollop the mixture over the chocolate batter and swirl with a knife.
  5. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top of the assembled cake.
  6. Bake for 45–50 minutes until set in the center and the top is cracked.
  7. Allow the cake to cool in the dish for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 8IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for added indulgence.

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