Description
The Earthquake Cake is a decadent dessert that combines a rich chocolate cake with a creamy, gooey cream cheese layer, creating a delightful contrast in texture. Each bite offers a burst of chocolate flavor, complemented by the nutty crunch of pecans and the sweetness of coconut, making it an irresistible treat for any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- Cake:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and sour cream until smooth.
- Pour half of the chocolate cake batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter, then pour the remaining chocolate batter on top.
- Sprinkle shredded coconut and chopped pecans evenly over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a nut-free version, omit the pecans and replace with additional coconut or chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30 grams
- Sodium: 250 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 42 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
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