Earthquake Cake is an indulgent dessert that combines rich chocolate cake with a creamy, slightly gooey cream cheese filling. The cake’s signature “earthquake” effect comes from the cream cheese mixture sinking and swirling through the cake as it bakes, creating delicious pockets of sweetness and texture.
Ingredients:
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients to prepare, typically water, eggs, and oil)
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package instructions. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded coconut and chopped pecans (if using) evenly over the cake batter.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture onto the top of the cake batter. Do not spread it out – it will naturally swirl during baking.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (you may hit a gooey spot due to the cream cheese filling, but the cake should still be set).
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Once cooled, slice and serve.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Kcal: 350 kcal per serving
Servings: 12 servings
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