Earthquake Cake
Earthquake Cake is a decadent dessert that delights with its rich chocolate flavor and creamy cream cheese layer, complemented by crunchy pecans and coconut. This easy-to-make cake combines various textures, making it the perfect centerpiece for any gathering. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or treating yourself on a cozy night in, this indulgent cake is sure to impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans (or walnuts)
- 1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix the chocolate cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil until smooth.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy.
- Pour half of the chocolate batter into the prepared dish. Add dollops of the cream cheese mixture followed by pecans and coconut.
- Pour the remaining chocolate batter over the top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Customize your Earthquake Cake by adding chocolate chips or substituting different nuts based on your preference. Using room temperature ingredients helps achieve better mixing and texture.