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Earthquake Cake

Earthquake Cake: Indulgent Chocolate Delight with Creamy Swirls

Earthquake Cake is a delightful dessert featuring chocolate and creamy swirls, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 cup Sweetened Shredded Coconut can swap with unsweetened or omit
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans can substitute with walnuts or slivered almonds
  • 1 box (15.25 oz) Chocolate Cake Mix essential for the cake base
  • 3 large Eggs follow the cake mix instructions
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil for moisture
  • 1 cup Water needed for cake mix
For the Creamy Swirls
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar for sweetness
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips semi-sweet or dark chocolate

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand Mixer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Sprinkle sweetened shredded coconut and chopped pecans at the bottom of the baking dish.
  3. Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions, mixing eggs, oil, and water until smooth.
  4. Pour the cake batter over the coconut and pecans in the baking dish.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix softened cream cheese, melted butter, and powdered sugar until smooth.
  6. Dollop cream cheese mixture over the chocolate batter and swirl gently with a knife.
  7. Scatter chocolate chips on top of the swirled mixture.
  8. Bake for 45–50 minutes until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
  9. Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake is perfect for gatherings and can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature. Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the fridge for 1 week, or freeze for 2 months.

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