Chocolate Earthquake Cake I

Name: Chocolate Earthquake Cake I
Yield: 1 -9x12 inch cake
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1 (3.5 ounce) package flaked coconut; 1 (18.25 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix; ½ cup butter; 8 ounces cream cheese; 4 cups confectioners' sugar

Rating: 4.59 stars

97 Ratings
82 Reviews
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This cake recipe can get really messy, but makes very yummy cake using German chocolate cake mix, cream cheese, and coconut.

By Kim Busch

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Recipe Summary

Servings:

Yield:

1 -9x12 inch cake

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 18 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 cup chopped walnuts
1 (3.5 ounce) package flaked coconut
1 (18.25 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix
½ cup butter
8 ounces cream cheese
4 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x12 inch cake pan. Cover the bottom of the cake pan with the chopped nuts and the flaked coconut.

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Step 2
Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Pour batter over chopped nuts and coconut.
Step 3
Melt butter or margarine, add cream cheese and confectioner's sugar. Stir until blended. Spoon over unbaked batter.
Step 4
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 to 42 minutes. Please note: you cannot test for doneness, as the cake will appear sticky even when it is done. The icing sinks into the batter as it bakes, forming the white ribbon inside. Makes 16 servings.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

381 calories; protein 3.5g; carbohydrates 54.6g; fat 17.4g; cholesterol 27.4mg; sodium 305.8mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (82)

Most helpful positive review

duchessnj

01/11/2006

This is one of my favorite desserts. My family/friends love this cake and I have often been offered to bake it for them. I spoon the cream cheese mixture using a tsp over the batter so that it will sink into the batter as it bakes forming delicious treat inside. It does normally take about 50-60 minutes to bake. Also instead of pecans walnuts seems to stand up better to the cake and cream cheese mixture. Read More

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(72)

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Stacy Dill

12/08/2009

Not a bad cake and def. not the best cake either. Dont think I would make it again. Read More

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(2)

97 Ratings

5 star values: 66
4 star values: 25
3 star values: 3
2 star values: 3
1 star values: 0

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duchessnj

01/11/2006

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Jessica Lindahl Spurrell

07/20/2003

A yummy cake but the baking time is off. I took the cake out after 50 minutes expecting the middle to "set up" as the recipe indicates. Mine did not. Thankfully as moist as the cake is I was able to return it to the oven even after it cooled for 20 minutes and it was fine. Still gooey!! I followed the recipe exactly and I'm a seasoned cook so I'm not sure what happened. If the submitter reads this please respond with any tips as the cake is sinfully delicious and I would like to make again. Read More

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(55)

Shezzza

07/25/2007

I only used 2 cups confectioners' sugar in the filling this was plenty sweet enough! I also added a teaspoon of coconut extract into the filling which brought out the flavor of the coconut in the cake. I gave it four stars because of the 4 cups confectioners' sugar but if you cut it back then I would say it's five stars. It sure didn't last long in our house! Read More

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PINKBUNNY

07/20/2003

This recipe is also great made with a lemon cake mix. Read More

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MRSPOOKIE

04/21/2007

This is the same recipe my aunt uses except she goes with a richer fudge cake mix. I prefer the fudgey richess over german chocolate but this is great. Read More

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(28)

Carol Shorter Hicks

02/22/2006

Made this for my husband for his birthday. Wow what a great cake!! Decreased powdered sugar to about 3 cups and added 10 minutes to bake time per other reviewers and was perfect! Thanks for a great and easy dessert recipe! Read More

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CHARITYBOO

02/16/2012

This was the coolest looking cake! We loved it. Next time I will not add coconut or nuts but love everything else. Read More

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(12)

Danni Carson Smith

10/11/2005

I am in LOVE with this cake! This is HEAVEN! I have to take this cake to work so I don't eat the whole 9x13 pan myself! Thank-you thank-you thank-you! Read More

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PARROTHAVEN

06/13/2003

This has become a family favorite and I make it a great deal--everyone asks for the reciepe and it has become my trademark cake along with cheesecakes. Read More

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Stacy Dill

12/08/2009

Not a bad cake and def. not the best cake either. Dont think I would make it again. Read More

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Chocolate Earthquake Cake I

Servings Per Recipe: 18
Calories: 380.5

% Daily Value *

protein: 7 %

carbohydrates: 18 %

dietary fiber: 5 %

sugars:

fat: 27 %

saturated fat: 45 %

cholesterol: 9 %

vitamin a iu: 7 %

niacin equivalents: 8 %

vitamin c:

folate: 5 %

calcium: 5 %

iron: 7 %

magnesium: 5 %

potassium: 3 %

sodium: 12 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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duchessnj

01/11/2006

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Jessica Lindahl Spurrell

07/20/2003

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Shezzza

07/25/2007

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PINKBUNNY

07/20/2003

This recipe is also great made with a lemon cake mix.

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(28)

MRSPOOKIE

04/21/2007

This is the same recipe my aunt uses except she goes with a richer fudge cake mix. I prefer the fudgey richess over german chocolate but this is great.

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(28)

Carol Shorter Hicks

02/22/2006

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CHARITYBOO

02/16/2012

This was the coolest looking cake! We loved it. Next time I will not add coconut or nuts but love everything else.

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Danni Carson Smith

10/11/2005

I am in LOVE with this cake! This is HEAVEN! I have to take this cake to work so I don't eat the whole 9x13 pan myself! Thank-you thank-you thank-you!

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PARROTHAVEN

06/13/2003

This has become a family favorite and I make it a great deal--everyone asks for the reciepe and it has become my trademark cake along with cheesecakes.

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(9)

Stacy Dill