Description
Earthquake Cake is a deliciously unique dessert that combines chocolate cake with a creamy layer of cream cheese and a crunchy topping, creating a delightful treat that resembles an earthquake’s aftermath.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions, adding the vegetable oil and eggs.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter.
- Sprinkle shredded coconut, chopped nuts, and chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate cake mix.
- Feel free to substitute the nuts with your favorite type.
- This cake can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Earthquake Cake, Chocolate Cake, Dessert Recipe