earthquake cake

Apache Junction, AZ
Updated on Mar 8, 2010

I got this recipe recently from a friend in Arizona. When baking, this cake develops craters and cracking much like a freeway after a tremor. The finished product is very moist and richly chocolate. Serve with a dollop of whipped topping and it's pure heaven.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake
yield 18 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut
  • 1 cup nuts- i like pecans
  • 1 package cake mix, devils food
  • 1 package 8 oz. cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

How To Make earthquake cake

  • Step 1
    Grease 9X13 pan. Sprinkle coconut and nuts on bottom of pan. Mix cake mix according to directions on the box and pour over coconut and nuts. Mix cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar and vanilla and drop by spoonfuls over cake mix. Sprinkle chocolate chips over top. Bake at 350 for 50 minutes.

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Category: Cakes
Category: Chocolate
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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