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Earthquake Cake

Gooey Earthquake Cake that Will WOW Your Taste Buds

This Earthquake Cake is a gooey, decadent dessert perfect for impressing guests with minimal effort.
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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: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 15.25 ounces Chocolate Cake Mix standard box size
  • 3 large Eggs as per cake mix instructions
  • 0.5 cups Vegetable Oil can use melted coconut oil
  • 1 cup Water as per box instructions
  • 1 cups Sweetened Shredded Coconut can be substituted or omitted
  • 1 cups Chopped Pecans can substitute with walnuts or almonds
For the Swirl
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese ensure softened to room temperature
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter melted
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar can use sugar alternatives
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips can mix with dark chocolate chips

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Earthquake Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Spread the shredded coconut across the bottom of the baking dish and layer with chopped pecans.
  3. Mix the chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water in a large bowl until smooth.
  4. Pour the batter over the coconut and pecan layers evenly.
  5. In another bowl, beat together cream cheese, melted butter, and powdered sugar until smooth.
  6. Spoon dollops of the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter and gently swirl.
  7. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top of the cake batter and cream cheese mixture.
  8. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the center is set and the top appears crackled.
  9. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a gluten-free option, choose a gluten-free cake mix. Use room temperature ingredients for best results.

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