Earthquake Cake
A delightful amalgamation of chocolate cake, cream cheese, and nuts that creates a unique and inviting appearance.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Dish
- Electric Mixer
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 1 package Chocolate Cake Mix 15.25 oz package
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 cup Water
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 cup Chopped Nuts walnuts or pecans
- 1 cup Shredded Coconut optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Blend until smooth, about 2 minutes.
- Pour the cake batter into the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add granulated sugar and powdered sugar, mixing until creamy.
- Stir in the chopped nuts and shredded coconut into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spoon dollops of the cream cheese mixture over the chocolate cake batter without mixing.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
For variations, consider adding almond extract or chocolate chips. Serve warm with ice cream or drizzle with caramel sauce.