"This decadent and chocolaty earthquake cake is packed with shredded coconut, chopped pecans and craters of cream cheese frosting...."
INGREDIENTS
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CREAM CHEESE FILLING:
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1 block (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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4 cups (16 ounces) confectioners' sugar
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BOTTOM LAYER:
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1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
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1 cup chopped pecans
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2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
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CAKE:
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1 package (13-1/4 ounces) German chocolate cake mix
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3 large eggs, room temperature
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1/2 cup canola oil
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1 cup water
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Vanilla ice cream, for serving