Description
A delightful dessert combining rich chocolate, coconut, and pecans with a unique cream cheese swirl effect.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 box German chocolate cake mix (prepared per package directions with oil, eggs, and water)
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese
- 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips (or to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Sprinkle coconut, chopped pecans, and chocolate chips evenly across the bottom of the pan.
- Prepare the German chocolate cake mix according to package instructions.
- Pour the cake batter gently over the coconut and nut mixture.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and cream cheese together over medium heat.
- Remove from heat and beat in the confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter and use a knife to swirl slightly.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes. The cake is done when the center is set but still slightly gooey.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
Serve warm, with options such as vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Earthquake Cake, Chocolate Cake, Dessert, Baking, Easy Cake Recipe