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Earthquake Cake I

SUBMITTED BY: Bobbi

"This is like eating an upside down german chocolate cake."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 27 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 1 - 9x13 inch pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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

DIRECTIONS

  1. Prepare cake mix as directed on package.
  2. 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.
  3. Combine 1/2 cup melted butter or margarine, cream cheese and 2 cups confectioners' sugar. Beat until smooth. Pour (spoon) over cake batter.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cake cool before frosting.
  5. 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2003 by BRYARSMOM53
I bake cakes weekly for our companies employees birthdays. This cake was a HUGE success! The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2006 by ASHERSMOM
I made this for my father-in-law's b-day and it was a hit. It was then requested for my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2003 by SHERRY
i made this cake and my son loved it, after he ate the last piece he said I NEEDED TO MAKE... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2004 by BLANGE
This cake is sooo good, the only reason I gave it 4 stars is because I had some problem taking... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2003 by TREENUT
My coworkers always ask me to bring this cake on food days. I like this earthquake cake... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by SHERS101
I just made this for a coworker's birthday and the whole office said it was one of the best... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2004 by carolj
This is the best German Chocolate Cake I've ever tasted. My family absolutely loved it. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2005 by ATexasDarling
We absolutely loved this cake. Did take longer to bake for me. That's where that toothpick... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2004 by Enzo
We made this cake for a family dinner party and it turned out very, very good. It's great for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2003 by Oaksfan
This is wonderful!! Everyone asks for it over again. It is also not difficult to make. I have... MORE

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