Chocolate Earthquake Cake
A rich, indulgent chocolate cake layered with coconut, nuts, and cream cheese frosting, perfect for celebrations and dessert lovers seeking a decadent treat.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the German chocolate cake mix according to the box instructions.
- Bake the cake in a greased and floured pan for approximately 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely.
- In a saucepan, melt the margarine and combine with sweetened flaked coconut and chopped nuts. Spread this mixture evenly over the cooled cake.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar to the cream cheese and beat until well combined and fluffy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the coconut and nut layer.
- Chill the cake for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
666
kcal
33% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Contains
Milk
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).