Chocolate Cake Surprise

If you like sinful desserts, then this is for you. My husband just loves this cake and cannot get enough of it. You may use pecans instead of walnuts if you prefer.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 554 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup water
• ¾ cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
• 2 ½ cups chopped walnuts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10x15 inch pan. Sprinkle walnuts and coconut evenly over bottom of pan.

Step 2

In a large bowl, stir together cake mix and pudding mix. Make a well in the center and pour in water, oil, and eggs. Beat on low speed until blended. Scrape bowl, and beat 4 minutes on medium speed. Pour batter into prepared pan. Set aside.

Step 3

In a saucepan, combine cream cheese and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth. Stir in confectioners' sugar. Pour cream cheese mixture in rows (lengthwise) over the top of cake mix. Using the tip of a knife, swirl the batter to create a marbled effect.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.