EARTHQUAKE CAKE
My friend, Bonita A., invited me over for a post-Christmas visit in 2003 & served this cake. Best present EVER! Well, that might have been when she kindly shared the recipe so I could continue to make them. The cake gets its name from the cracks that form on the top of the cake when it bakes. Don't worry; none of the goodness...
Provided by Fran Miller
Categories Chocolate
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. In a bowl, prepare the German chocolate cake batter, as directed on the cake box. Set aside. NOTE: You'll need the mixer again in Step #5.
- 2. Lightly mist the bottom & sides of a 13 x 9" baking pan with cooking spray. Scatter the coconut & pecans over the bottom.
- 3. Pour the cake batter into the baking pan, over the coconut & pecans.
- 4. Put the block of cream cheese & the stick of butter in a microwave-safe bowl, .
- 5. In the microwave, CAREFULLY heat the cream cheese & butter until soft, but NOT melted, maybe 30 seconds or less. Add the powdered sugar & blend well with a mixer.
- 6. Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter. You don't have to be neat, but you might want to leave a "chocolate pocket" in the center of the cake so you can check for doneness near the end of baking.
- 7. Bake as directed on the cake box, usually at 350 degrees F for around 25-35 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the "chocolate pocket" in the center of the cake.
- 8. Cool in the pan. (Come to think of it, I just leave it in the pan until it's gone, which won't be long.) Refrigerate leftovers.
- 9. Decisions, decisions... Do you want to eat it warm, room temp., or chilled? Your choice.
- 10. My choice is to eat it warm (or warmed up in the microwave for about 9 seconds). No wrong answers here. It's so good, the ground might shake, but I really hope not! It wouldn't want it to be my "fault." (OK, I'll stop now!) =^..^=
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[email protected]This cake was a disaster! It was dry and crumbly, and the frosting was too sweet. I would not recommend this recipe.
AB IMRAN
[email protected]This cake was amazing! It was so moist and chocolatey, and the frosting was the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. I will definitely be making this again.
Xaliimo Ismail
[email protected]This cake is so good! I've made it several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
Abugu Andrew
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it, and I got lots of compliments on it.
Umar farooq
[email protected]This cake was a little dry for my taste, but the frosting was delicious. I think I would add some extra milk or water to the batter next time.
inpotend Channel
[email protected]I've never made an earthquake cake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! It was moist and chocolatey, and the frosting was creamy and smooth.
Md Amite
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a delicious and impressive dessert.
Javaris Brickhouse
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but I really enjoyed this one. The cream cheese frosting really makes it.
Imran Islam Noyon
[email protected]I made this cake for my son's birthday party, and it was a huge success! All the kids loved it, and it was gone in no time.
Ava Rose
[email protected]This cake was a little bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I would cut the sugar down by half next time.
Zulfiqar Bhatti
[email protected]I love the combination of chocolate and cream cheese in this cake. It's so rich and decadent, but it's also light and fluffy. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
Brittany Giroux
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Rohail King
[email protected]This earthquake cake was a hit at my party! It was so moist and chocolatey, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.