Best 7 Easy Earthquake Cake Recipes

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**Introducing the Delectable Earthquake Cake: A Culinary Adventure Awaits**

Prepare to embark on a delightful culinary journey as we introduce you to the irresistible Earthquake Cake. This tantalizing treat is a majestic fusion of flavors and textures, guaranteed to leave your taste buds in awe. Originating from the kitchens of passionate bakers, the Earthquake Cake has gained immense popularity for its distinctive appearance and irresistible taste.

Our comprehensive guide features a collection of Earthquake Cake recipes, each carefully curated to cater to diverse preferences and skill levels. From classic to contemporary variations, these recipes offer a symphony of flavors, ensuring there's something for every palate to savor. Whether you're a seasoned baker looking to expand your repertoire or a novice eager to explore new culinary horizons, this article will guide you through the process of creating this exceptional dessert.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on an unforgettable baking adventure. Let's delve into the world of Earthquake Cakes and discover the secrets behind their captivating charm.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

EARTHQUAKE CAKE I



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This is like eating an upside down german chocolate cake.

Provided by Bobbi

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Coconut Cake

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18.25 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix without pudding
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
6 tablespoons cola-flavored carbonated beverage
1 cup butter
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare cake mix as directed on package.
  • Lightly grease the bottom and sides of one 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Sprinkle coconut and nuts over bottom of pan. Pour cake batter over top.
  • Combine 1/2 cup melted butter or margarine, cream cheese and 2 cups confectioners' sugar. Beat until smooth. Pour (spoon) over cake batter.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cake cool before frosting.
  • To Make Frosting: Combine cocoa, cola and 1/2 cup margarine in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until mixture boils, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Pour mixture over remaining confectioners' sugar. Beat until smooth. Spread icing over cake. (If you like a thicker icing add more confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.9 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 30.6 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 249.9 mg, Sugar 31.7 g

EARTHQUAKE CAKE



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Make and share this Earthquake Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mandabears

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (18 ounce) package devil's food cake mix or 1 (18 ounce) package chocolate cake mix (any type you like, I use Duncan Hines)
1 1/3 cups water, to prepare cake
1/2 cup vegetable oil, to prepare cake
3 large eggs, to prepare cake
1 cup chopped nuts (I use pecans or english walnuts)
1 cup coconut
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened (I usually use low fat)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate morsel

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 13 x 9 pan.
  • I use Pam cooking spray.
  • Evenly sprinkle nuts and coconut on bottom of pan.
  • In a large bowl prepare cake mix: Blend cake mix, water, oil and eggs at low speed for 30 seconds.
  • Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • Pour batter over nuts and coconut.
  • In a separate bowl mix the cream cheese, butter confectioners sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Drop by spoonfuls over batter, do not mix in Sprinkle with chocolate chips.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 5o minutes.

EARTHQUAKE CAKE



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I got this from a SW cookbook some time ago. It gets its name because the cake is cracked with crevices on top when done. If you love German chocolate cake, but hate the time consuming process,,,this cake is wonderful!! It reminds me of my grandma's 3 layer German chocolate cake. It's too rich for just the two of us, so hubby looks forward to family gatherings and holidays or his birthday, smile. I love this because I love cream cheese and German chocolate and the fact that it is super easy!

Provided by peppermintkitty

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (18 ounce) German chocolate cake mix
1 1/4 cups water (or as called for by the cake mix directions)
3 eggs (or as called for by the cake mix directions)
1/2 cup oil (or as called for by the cake mix directions)
1 cup coconut
1 cup pecan pieces
1/2 cup margarine, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 lb powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • spray 9x13" pan with oil and set oven to 350°F.
  • spread the coconut and pecan pieces evenly on the bottom of pan.
  • prepare the cake mix according to directions on box, and pour over coconut and pecan pieces
  • mix well together: margarine, cream cheese, vanilla and powered sugar.
  • spoon over cake in dollops, no need to spread evenly.
  • bake for approx 40-50 minutes.
  • check with toothpick for doneness.
  • cake will be cracked on top, but should be a moist cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 625.3, Fat 35.7, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 67.3, Sodium 473.4, Carbohydrate 75.7, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 59.7, Protein 5.8

EARTHQUAKE CAKE



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Check out this super easy recipe for the best earthquake cake from Delish.com!

Categories     Earthquake Cake     chocolate cake     german chocolate cake     coconut and chocolate     coconut cake     cream cheese cake     easy cake     easy dessert     easy recipe

Time 1h5m

Yield 10-12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 c. sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 c. chopped toasted pecans
1 box German chocolate cake mix, plus ingredients called for on box
8 oz. cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/2 c. butter, melted
2 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
kosher salt
2 c. chocolate chips
Vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° and grease a 9"-x-13" baking pan with cooking spray. Spread coconut and pecans on the bottom of the pan.
  • Prepare cake batter according to package directions, then pour on top of coconut and pecans.
  • In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla and a pinch of salt. Beat with a hand mixer until light and fluffy. Spread the mixture over the chocolate batter then sprinkle chocolate chips on top. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean, about 50 minutes.
  • Serve warm with ice cream.

EARTHQUAKE CAKE II



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This cake is very rich. It's one of our favorites.

Provided by DARLENEL

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Coconut Cake

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (18.25 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
4 cups confectioners' sugar
½ cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease the bottom and sides of one 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
  • Layer coconut and pecans in the bottom of pan.
  • Prepare cake mix according to package instructions and pour over pecans and coconut.
  • Combine cream cheese, butter or margarine, vanilla and confectioners sugar and beat until smooth. Pour over cake mix.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Toothpick will not come out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.4 calories, Carbohydrate 39.8 g, Cholesterol 20.4 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 222.3 mg, Sugar 31.3 g

STRAWBERRY EARTHQUAKE CAKE



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Make and share this Strawberry Earthquake Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Candy

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup fresh strawberry
1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 (18 ounce) box white cake mix
3 egg whites (or as called for by your cake mix)
1/3 cup oil (or as called for by your cake mix)
1 1/3 cups water (or as called for by your cake mix)
1 cup shredded coconut
8 ounces cream cheese

Steps:

  • Mix cake according to package instructions.
  • Grease and flour 9x13-inch cake pan.
  • Layer approximately 1 cup or more of coconut on bottom of pan.
  • Pour 1/2 of the mixed cake batter over the coconut.
  • Cream together the cream cheese, confectioner's sugar, and 1 cup mashed fresh strawberries.
  • Drop cream cheese mixture in large dollops over cake mix.
  • Pour remaining half of cake mix over top.
  • Bake at 350° for 28-30 minutes.
  • Do not overbake.
  • Sweetened fresh strawberries can be poured over top as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.6, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 20.8, Sodium 375.3, Carbohydrate 51.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 39.6, Protein 4.6

EARTHQUAKE CAKE III



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This cake gets its name from its appearance after baking and is really yummy.

Provided by Dylana

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Coconut Cake

Time 1h20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) container coconut pecan frosting
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1 (18.25 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spread the entire can of frosting into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan. Refrigerate while the filling is prepared. In a medium bowl, cream together the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar. Stir in the egg, and beat until light. Spread over the frosting. Prepare the cake mix as directed on box, pour over the filling layer, and spread evenly.
  • Bake 45 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate. Wait 5 minutes before removing pan from over the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.8 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 195.8 mg, Sugar 24.4 g

Tips:

  • Use room-temperature ingredients. This will help the cake batter come together smoothly and evenly.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will incorporate air into the batter, making the cake light and airy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Sift the dry ingredients together before adding them to the batter. This will help to ensure that they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can develop the gluten in the flour, making the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the cake rises evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

The Earthquake cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist chocolate cake layers and rich chocolate frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. The cake is also very versatile and can be decorated in many different ways, making it perfect for any party or celebration.

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