Description
Chocolate lovers will adore this sinful Earthquake Cake recipe, where rich German chocolate swirls meet creamy cheesecake layers. Crumbly cake, melted chocolate, and cream cheese create a delightful dessert you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 box German Chocolate Cake Mix
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 and 1/3 cups (320 milliliters) water
Dry Mix-Ins:
- 2/3 cup (55 grams) shredded coconut
- 2/3 cup (115 grams) chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) chopped pecans
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup (115 grams) butter
- 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 pound (455 grams) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Create a textural foundation by evenly distributing shredded coconut, chocolate chips, and chopped pecans across the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Combine German chocolate cake mix with vegetable oil, eggs, and water in a large mixing bowl, whisking until the batter becomes smooth and uniform.
- Gently pour the cake batter over the scattered coconut, chocolate chips, and pecans, ensuring an even coverage across the pan.
- Melt butter and cream cheese together in a saucepan over low heat, stirring continuously until fully combined and creamy.
- Incorporate powdered sugar into the melted butter and cream cheese mixture, beating until the topping becomes silky and well-integrated.
- Delicately drizzle the cream cheese mixture across the cake batter’s surface, then use a knife to create swirling patterns that marble the topping through the batter.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, checking for doneness by gently shaking the pan – the cake should have a slight wobble but not appear liquid.
Notes
- Toast the pecans briefly before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and provide a deeper, richer taste profile.
- Opt for room temperature cream cheese and butter to ensure smoother blending and prevent lumpy topping.
- Consider using reduced-fat cream cheese for a lighter version without compromising the cake’s decadent texture.
- Try different nut varieties like walnuts or almonds if pecans aren’t available or preferred.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 569
- Sugar: 56 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 68 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 82 mg