Earthquake Chocolate Cake

Prep: 15 min Cuisine: American

Earthquake Chocolate Cake is a rich, layered dessert with crunchy nuts, coconut, and a creamy frosting, perfect for gatherings and chocolate lovers seeking a decadent treat.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped nuts
  • 1 cup coconut
  • 1 German chocolate cake mix
  • 1 stick melted margarine
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 box powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Grease a 9 x 13-inch pan.
  2. Spread chopped nuts in the bottom of the pan.
  3. Spread coconut over the nuts.
  4. Pour the German chocolate cake mix over the nuts and coconut, following the directions on the box.
  5. Mix the cream cheese with the powdered sugar until smooth.
  6. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter.
  7. Bake according to the cake mix instructions, typically at 350°F (175°C) for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

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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