Indulge in Earthquake Cake Recipe: A Gooey Chocolate Dream

Indulge in this Earthquake Cake Recipe, a gooey chocolate dream that's effortless and crowd-pleasing.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 50

Cooling Time 15

Total Time 1 20

Servings: 12 slices

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Cake Base

15.25 oz Chocolate Cake Mix Any standard mix will do.
3 large Eggs As instructed on the package.
0.5 cup Vegetable Oil Ensures a moist cake.
1 cup Water For hydration.

Cream Cheese Layer

8 oz Cream Cheese Softened and at room temperature.
0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Melted.
2 cups Powdered Sugar No substitutes recommended.

Toppings

1 cup Sweetened Shredded Coconut Can be substituted or omitted.
1 cup Chopped Pecans Or walnuts/slivered almonds.
1 cup Chocolate Chips Variations welcome.

Equipment

Oven
9x13-inch baking dish
Mixing Bowls
electric mixer
Spatula

Method

Baking Steps

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Sprinkle sweetened shredded coconut at the bottom, then add chopped pecans on top.
Prepare the chocolate cake batter according to package instructions, then pour it over the coconut and pecans.
Mix softened cream cheese, melted butter, and powdered sugar until smooth. Dollop over the chocolate mixture and swirl gently.
Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top.
Bake for 45-50 minutes until the center is set but slightly gooey.
Allow to cool in the baking dish for 15 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake can be customized with various nuts and toppings for different flavors. Store leftovers at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.

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