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A piece of chocolate earthquake cake on a white plate with vanilla ice cream on top and a bite out of it.
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Chocolate Earthquake Cake

Chocolate Earthquake Cake is loaded with chocolate goodness and gooey cream cheese filling with a layer of coconut and pecans.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate cake, earthquake cake
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 562kcal
Author Wendie

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix
  • Eggs oil, and water needed for the cake mix
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 ½ cups confectioners sugar
  • 1 cup chocolate chips I use semi-sweet

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees, spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray
  • Place the coconut and pecans on the bottom of the pan in an even layer.
  • Prepare the cake mix according to the directions. And pour over the pecan and coconut layer.
  • Place the softened cream cheese in a bowl with the melted butter and mix with an electric mixer until combined. Gradually add in the confectioner's sugar and beat on low speed until smooth.
  • Place dollops of cream cheese mixture all over the cake mix. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top.
  • Bake the cake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool and serve with vanilla ice cream.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 562kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 495mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 55g