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Chocolate Earthquake Cake

Chocolate Earthquake Cake

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Bottom Layer
  • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans optional
  • Cake Layer
  • 1 box devil’s food cake mix plus ingredients on box
  • Cream Cheese Layer
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • Toppings
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 pan.
  2. Spread coconut and pecans on the bottom.
  3. Prepare cake mix and pour over.
  4. Beat cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth.
  5. Drop large spoonfuls over batter.
  6. Top with chocolate chips.
  7. Bake 35–40 minutes until “earthquake cracks” appear.
  8. Cool 20 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature cream cheese for smooth texture.
  • Don’t swirl the layers—cracks form naturally.
  • Add ½ teaspoon espresso powder for deeper chocolate flavor.
  • Let it cool slightly to prevent collapse when slicing.