The Earthquake Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A rich, moist cake featuring coconut, pecans, and German chocolate flavors, topped with a creamy cheese layer—perfect for dessert lovers seeking a decadent treat.

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Ingredients

  • 1 c. coconut
  • 1 pkg. German chocolate cake mix
  • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
  • 1 c. pecans
  • 1 stick oleo
  • 1 lb. confectioners sugar

Instructions

  1. Grease and flour a 13 x 9-inch pan.
  2. Spread coconut evenly in the bottom of the prepared pan.
  3. Prepare the German chocolate cake mix according to the package instructions.
  4. Pour the cake batter over the coconut and pecans in the pan.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

535 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.8g 12% DV
Total Fat 36.8g 47% DV
Carbs 50.4g 18% DV
Fiber 8.4g 30% DV
Sugar 36.2g 72% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 235.3mg 10% DV
Potassium 268.3mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 45.8mg 15% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 76.5mcg 9% DV
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 76.3mg 6% DV
Iron 2.5mg 14% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Tree nuts

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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