Go Back
–+ servings

Earthquake Cake

This Earthquake Cake is a deliciously messy dessert with layers of chocolate, coconut, pecans, and cream cheese. It's called an 'earthquake' cake because it looks like it's been through an earthquake with its cracked and uneven surface.
Print Recipe Pin This
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 box German chocolate cake mix plus ingredients listed on the box
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Sprinkle coconut and pecans evenly on the bottom of the prepared pan.
  3. Prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions and pour over the coconut and pecans.
  4. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and melted butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until creamy.
  5. Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter, spreading it out as evenly as possible.
  6. Bake for 50 minutes or until the cake is set. The top will be cracked and uneven.
  7. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Cake, Chocolate, Dessert
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!