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Hurricane Cake

SUBMITTED BY: Iris  PHOTO BY: LIZZY9VOLT 

"An easy and delicious cake, also known as Earthquake Cake. Coconut and pecans are baked under a German chocolate cake mix, with a cream cheese mixture on top that sinks into the batter as it bakes."
Hurricane Cake Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 26 times with an average star rating of 4.9
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  50 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 5 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 9x13 inch pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup margarine
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup margarine
  • 3 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Melt and spread 1/2 cup margarine in the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Sprinkle coconut and pecans evenly over the bottom of pan; set aside.
  2. Prepare cake mix as directed on package. Pour batter over coconut and pecans in pan. In a saucepan over low heat, melt cream cheese and 1/2 cup margarine. Stir in confectioners' sugar until mixture is smooth. Spoon cream cheese mixture randomly over top of cake batter.
  3. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool and serve from the pan.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.92 star rating.
Reviewed on May 22, 2007 by NoviceCook 
This is one of the best cakes I've ever had. I'm not that fond of German Chocolate cake mixes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.92 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2002 by KRANEY 
Big hit at my office! Thanks for the recipe! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.92 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2003 by BITEME3 
Dang, this is a good cake. I made it in round pans and inverted onto cake plates after... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.92 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2007 by Jalay 
Delicious. Best to leave it overnight or for several hours though before eating as it needs... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.92 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2006 by FITZ48446 
This cake is great! I do not use butter in the bottom of the pan. I just sprinkle the nuts... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.92 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2007 by Shywan T. 
This is actually the Earthquake Cake! Because this cake is all cracked up on top,(as if the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.92 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by DREGINEK 
Of all the cake recipes that I had - my daughter choose to make this one w/ me (I think she... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.92 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2007 by spw 
I have made this cake a few times. It is awsome!!! So moist and yummy. If you are looking for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.92 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2003 by DOGGONESUE 
I'm a 13 year-old rookie cook and that recipe was so easy (and there weren't many dishes...)... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.92 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2002 by MAYA_02_CRAZY 
Trust me I made it and its GREAT!! but its really called the Earthquake Cake! but either way... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Hurricane Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 627

  • Total Fat: 35.1g
  • Cholesterol: 21mg
  • Sodium: 514mg
  • Total Carbs: 77.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4.7g

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