Earthquake Cake
Earthquake cake is made with chopped pecans, sweet coconut flakes and boxed chocolate cake mix baked with sweet cream cheese swirls and chocolate chips for a dessert the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- ½ cup Pecans, chopped
- 1 cup Sweetened Coconut Flakes
- 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix (plus the ingredients to make it)
- ½ cup Chocolate Chips
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, room temperature
- 2 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 stick Unsalted Butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°
- Spray a 9 x 13“ baking dish with cooking spray and add a thin layer of chopped pecans.
- Add a layer of the coconut flakes on top.
- Make the cake mix, according to the directions on the back of the package and pour it evenly into the pan.
- In a medium size bowl beat together the melted butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar until it’s evenly combined and dollop it onto the cake.
- Using a butter knife or spoon swirl the cream cheese mixture into the chocolate cake batter.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly on top and place it in the center rack of the oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until the center is firm.
- Finally, let the cake cool serve warm or room temperature and enjoy.