German Chocolate Earthquake Cake
Servings: 20 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup pecans chopped
- 2 cups sweetened coconut flakes
- 13.25 ounces German chocolate cake mix (See note)
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup vegetable oil or canola oil
- 3 large eggs
- 8 ounces cream cheese block-style ; oftened to room temperature
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar use less for a less sweet filling, if preferred
- 1 cup chocolate chips any variety
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, and grease a 9x13-inch cake pan.
- Sprinkle the coconut and pecans in an even layer across the bottom of the cake pan.1 cup pecans, 2 cups sweetened coconut flakes
- In a large mixing bowl, prepare the cake batter according to the package directions. Carefully pour the batter into the pan, taking care not to displace the coconut and pecans.13.25 ounces German chocolate cake mix, 1 cup water, ½ cup vegetable oil, 3 large eggs
- In a separate bowl, combine the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and free of lumps. Add the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time until completely combined.8 ounces cream cheese, ½ cup unsalted butter, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture onto the cake batter. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the cream cheese mixture.1 cup chocolate chips
- Bake for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool most of the way before serving.
Notes
- The serving size is 1 slice. Actual nutrition information will vary.
- The water, oil, and eggs listed are based on the cake mix used for this recipe. Check your package and use the amounts called for by that brand if they differ.
- This cake may bubble over while baking. Keep a large rimmed baking sheet on the oven rack below the cake pan to catch any drips.
- Store leftover earthquake cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze individual slices for up to 2 months. Thaw them overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition Facts
German Chocolate Earthquake Cake
Serving Size
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
422
% Daily Value*
Fat
26
g
40
%
Saturated Fat
11
g
55
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
6
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Cholesterol
50
mg
17
%
Sodium
268
mg
11
%
Potassium
141
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
47
g
16
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
37
g
41
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
354
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
60
mg
6
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
