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Irresistible Earthquake Cake

Irresistible Earthquake Cake That's Pure Chocolate Bliss

Experience the Irresistible Earthquake Cake, a delightful dessert filled with gooey cream cheese and rich chocolate, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Mix
  • 1 box cake mix Can be substituted with yellow or devil’s food cake mix.
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1 cup water
For the Creamy Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese Dairy-free cream cheese can be used for lactose-free options.
  • 1 cup pecans (or walnuts) Can be omitted or replaced with additional chocolate chips or coconut.
  • 1 cup coconut flakes Can be left out for a simpler version.
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk or electric mixer
  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Irresistible Earthquake Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine your cake mix, eggs, oil, and water. Blend until smooth and well combined, about 2-3 minutes. Pour half of this mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix softened cream cheese with pecans, coconut flakes, and chocolate chips until evenly combined. Spoon this mixture over the first layer of batter.
  5. Pour the remaining cake batter over the cream cheese filling, ensuring to cover it completely.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream for the best experience.

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