Chocolate Earthquake Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 35 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A rich, indulgent chocolate cake layered with coconut, nuts, and cream cheese frosting, perfect for celebrations and dessert lovers seeking a decadent treat.

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Ingredients

  • 1 box German chocolate cake mix
  • 1 (3.5 oz.) can sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1 cup chopped nuts
  • 1/4 cup margarine
  • 8 oz. cream cheese softened
  • 1 (16 oz.) box powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare the German chocolate cake mix according to the box instructions.
  3. Bake the cake in a greased and floured pan for approximately 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  4. Let the cake cool completely.
  5. In a saucepan, melt the margarine and combine with sweetened flaked coconut and chopped nuts. Spread this mixture evenly over the cooled cake.
  6. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  7. Gradually add powdered sugar to the cream cheese and beat until well combined and fluffy.
  8. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the coconut and nut layer.
  9. 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

Macronutrients

Protein 5.5g 11% DV
Total Fat 46.5g 60% DV
Carbs 60.8g 22% DV
Fiber 6g 21% DV
Sugar 35.2g 70% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 398.8mg 17% DV
Potassium 348.3mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 45.8mg 15% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 76.5mcg 9% DV
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 70.3mg 5% DV
Iron 2.2mg 12% DV
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).

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