Name: Earthquake Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 c. sweetened shredded coconut -; 1/2 c. chopped toasted pecans -; 1 box German chocolate cake mix, plus ingredients called for on box -; 8 oz. cream cheese, softened to room temperature -; 1/2 c. butter, melted -; 2 1/2 c. powdered sugar -; 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract -; Kosher salt -; 2 c. chocolate chips -; Vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional) -

Recipe information

Cooking:

15 min.

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Ingredients for - Earthquake Cake

1. 1 c. sweetened shredded coconut -

2. 1/2 c. chopped toasted pecans -

3. 1 box German chocolate cake mix, plus ingredients called for on box -

4. 8 oz. cream cheese, softened to room temperature -

5. 1/2 c. butter, melted -

6. 2 1/2 c. powdered sugar -

7. 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract -

8. Kosher salt -

9. 2 c. chocolate chips -

10. Vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional) -

How to cook deliciously - Earthquake Cake

1. Stage

Preheat oven to 350° and grease a 9"-x-13” baking pan with cooking spray. Spread coconut and pecans on the bottom of the pan.

2. Stage

Prepare cake batter according to package directions, then pour on top of coconut and pecans.

3. Stage

In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla and a pinch of salt. Beat with a hand mixer until light and fluffy. Spread the mixture over the chocolate batter then sprinkle chocolate chips on top. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean, about 50 minutes.

4. Stage

Serve warm with ice cream.