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earthquake cake

smalltownwoman avatar
Recipe by
Beth Pierce
@smalltownwoman
Ofallon, MO

Earthquake Cake is a fun cake that combines a box cake mix with coconut, pecans, and a cream cheese swirl. Once baked, the cake has crevices and cracks inside, like a cake that has been through an earthquake. The result is an ooey, gooey, scrumptiously moist chocolate cake with pockets of cream cheese, pecans, and coconut. It is almost like the frosting has been baked right into the cake.

yield 16 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For earthquake cake

  • 1 1/2 c
    chopped pecans
  • 1 1/2 c
    sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 box
    chocolate fudge cake mix
  • lg
    eggs, according to cake mix package
  • oil, according to cake mix package
  • water, according to cake mix package
  • large eggs, oil, and water according to cake mix package instructions
  • 1 1/4 c
    semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp
    canola oil or vegetable oil
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 c
    unsalted butter
  • 1 pkg
    cream cheese, softened to room temperate (8 oz)
  • 3 c
    powdered sugar

How To Make earthquake cake

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a deep 9×13-inch pan with nonstick baking spray. Evenly sprinkle pecans and coconut in the bottom of the pan.
  • 2
    In a large bowl, mix the cake according to box instructions with egg, vegetable oil, and water.
  • 3
    In a small bowl, mix 3/4 cup chocolate chips with canola oil. Sprinkle with flour and stir to combine.
  • 4
    Stir the chocolate chips into the cake mix and spoon it in the baking dish over the pecans and coconut.
  • 5
    Melt the butter in the microwave and let it cool slightly. Using a mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth and lump-free. Slowly add the melted butter and beat until smooth.
  • 6
    Add the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time and mix until smooth.
  • 7
    Dollop the cream cheese mixture by rounded tablespoons randomly over the top of the cake. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over the top.
  • 8
    Bake for 40 minutes or just until the chocolate cake portion is just set.
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