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Decadent Earthquake Cake to Delight Your Taste Buds

This Earthquake Cake combines simple ingredients into a fudgy wonder that's perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon salt a pinch
  • 4 pieces eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup milk or almond milk for dairy-free
  • ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
For the Cream Cheese Layer
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Toppings
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts or your favorite nuts
  • 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet and dark mix preferred

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Hand Mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the eggs, milk, and vegetable oil until well combined.
  4. Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top.
  6. In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  7. Dollop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture onto the chocolate batter and swirl gently.
  8. Sprinkle chopped nuts and chocolate chips over the top of the mixture.
  9. Bake for about 35-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Let cool in the pan for 20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Let the cake cool for at least 20 minutes before cutting for cleaner slices.

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