Description
Irresistible Earthquake Cake is a delicious dessert that combines chocolate, coconut, and cream cheese for a rich and decadent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the chocolate cake mix, water, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the cake batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a separate bowl, mix the softened butter, powdered sugar, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts until well combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the coconut mixture over the cake batter.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake 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: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Earthquake Cake, Chocolate Cake, Dessert Recipe