Chocolate Earthquake Cake I Recipe
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Chocolate Earthquake Cake I

By: Kim Busch 
"Really messy, but very yummy!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (77)

 

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Original Recipe 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
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

  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.
  2. Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Pour batter over chopped nuts and coconut.
  3. Melt butter or margarine, add cream cheese and confectioner's sugar. Stir until blended. Spoon over unbaked batter.
  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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 380 | Total Fat: 17.4g | Cholesterol: 27mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2006 by duchessnj   view full review
This is one of my favorite desserts. My family/friends love this cake and I have often been...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2003 by MYLADYJESSICA   view full review
A yummy cake, but the baking time is off. I took the cake out after 50 minutes expecting the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2007 by Shezzza   view full review
I only used 2 cups confectioners' sugar in the filling this was plenty sweet enough! I also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2007 by MRSPOOKIE   view full review
This is the same recipe my aunt uses, except she goes with a richer, fudge cake mix. I prefer...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2003 by PINKBUNNY   view full review
This recipe is also great made with a lemon cake mix.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2006 by COGRANDMA4   view full review
Made this for my husband for his birthday. Wow what a great cake!! Decreased powdered sugar...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2008 by Ada Cowan-Ruhlen Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
As cakes go, this is at the top of MY RICHTER scale!!! I used 3 cups of the powdered sugar...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2012 by CHARITYBOO   view full review
This was the coolest looking cake! We loved it. Next time I will not add coconut or nuts,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2005 by dsmith6657   view full review
I am in LOVE with this cake! This is HEAVEN! I have to take this cake to work so I don't eat...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2003 by PARROTHAVEN   view full review
This has become a family favorite and I make it a great deal--everyone asks for the reciepe...

 

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