Earthquake Cake

This decadent earthquake cake features a coconut and pecan layer topped with a boxed German chocolate cake batter and a sweetened cream cheese mixture.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 282 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix
• 3 large eggs
• 0.5 cup butter
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking pan. Layer coconut and pecans in the bottom of pan.

Step 2

Mix cake mix, water, oil, and eggs in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until well combined. Pour over coconut and pecans. Clean the bowl and mixer attachments.

Step 3

Beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla in the bowl until combined. Gradually mix in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Pour over cake batter.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes; a toothpick will not come out clean.