This recipe is called ‘Earthquake Cake,’ and boy does it live up to its name
Are you ready to embark on a culinary journey? The Earthquake Cake is not just a dessert; it’s an experience. Dive into the layers of moist chocolate cake, velvety cream cheese, and crunchy pecans. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process, sharing tips, tricks, and a touch of personal flair.
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Ingredients:
Ingredients | Quantity |
---|---|
German chocolate cake mix | 1 box |
Eggs (per cake mix instructions) | As per cake mix instructions |
Oil (as per cake mix instructions) | As per cake mix instructions |
Chocolate chips | 2/3 cup |
Chopped pecans | 1/2 cup |
Butter | 1/2 cup |
Shredded coconut | 2/3 cup |
Cream cheese | 8 oz |
Powdered sugar | 3 and 3/4 cups |
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F.
- Prepare Cake Mix: In a bowl, follow the instructions on the German chocolate cake mix box. Mix in the required eggs, oil, and water until well combined.
- Grease Casserole Dish: Use butter to grease a casserole dish.
- Layer Ingredients: Sprinkle a layer of shredded coconut, chopped pecans, and chocolate chips at the bottom of the greased dish.
- Add Cake Mix: Pour the prepared cake mix into the casserole dish, covering the layer of coconut, pecans, and chocolate chips.
- Prepare Creamy Swirl: In a pan, melt the butter and cream cheese together. Beat in the powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth.
- Spread Creamy Mixture: Spread the creamy mixture over the cake batter in the casserole dish, creating a swirling motion with a knife for a marbled effect.
- Bake: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
- Cool Down: Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Cut into slices, serve, and savor the delightful Earthquake Cake!