Chocolate Earthquake Cake Recipe

Chocolate Earthquake Cake is a cake that is immense in flavor and super easy to make. There are a few different recipes for this tremendous cake floating on the internet. However, I have to tell you that I am sharing the best-ever Chocolate Earthquake Cake. A deep, rich chocolate flavor, cream cheese tucked inside that bubbles up like an earthquake.

What this cake amounts to is a super moist cake-like brownie that is covering dollops of Cream Cheese, topped with miniature Chocolate Chips to please even the ‘Chocolholics’ of the world.

When it comes to dessert, sometimes it is hard to choose between chocolate brownie-like cake and cheesecake, especially when I absolutely love both. With Earthquake Cake, there is no reason to choose.

If there were ever two flavors meant to be together, it is Chocolate and Cream Cheese. There is no reason anyone would have to choose between those two flavors ever again. With this cake you have the best of both worlds. That is not all there is to this cake though, you also get a layer of pecans and coconut in this delicious and delectable treat.

This is one cake that I dare you to make right away!

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What makes this a special recipe?

This cake is much easier to make than it looks to be. It has a ton of great flavors such as Chocolate, Cream Cheese, Pecans and Coconut. When these are all combined you come up with an Extreme dessert!

Is it better to use water or milk in a cake?

The milk adds a richness to the cake that water cannot do. It gives it a creaminess that is not possible with water.

Are there any variations for this recipe?

You could replace the Cream Cheese with Peanut Butter for a delicious twist. You could add mint extract for a delicious, flavored Cream Cheese. You could drizzle Salted Caramel over the top of the cake.

Ingredients in Earthquake Cake

• Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix
• Ingredients listed on your cake mix box for preparation
• Shredded coconut
• pecans
• cream cheese
• butter
• Powdered sugar
• Chocolate chips

How to Make Earthquake Cake

Step 1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2. Sprinkle chopped pecans and shredded coconut in the bottom of a well-greased casserole dish.

Step 3. Add the shredded coconut to the bottom of a well-greased casserole dish.

Step 4. Prepare the chocolate fudge cake according to the package instructions.

Step 5. Spread the cake batter in an even layer over top of the shredded coconut and pecans.

Step 6. Blend the cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth.

Step 7. Add the melted butter to the cream cheese, and blend again until smooth and creamy.

Step 8. Mix in the powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture a little at a time until it is all well combined.

Step 9. Drop the cream cheese mixture in heaping spoonfuls all over the chocolate cake mix in the casserole dish.

Step 10. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top of the cake.

Step 11. Then, bake for 40-45 minutes until a knife comes out clean when inserted into the center.

Slice, then be ready to enjoy!

Chocolate Earthquake Cake Recipe

Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes minutes

Servings: 15

Looking for the best Chocolate Earthquake Cake Recipe? Look no further. Chocolate cake mixed with cheesecake mixed in is the best combination of dessert you can ask for.

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Ingredients 

• 1 Box Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix
• Ingredients listed on your cake mix box for preparation
• 1 ½ c. Shredded coconut
• ½ c. Chopped pecans
• 8 oz. Block of cream cheese
• ½ c. Melted butter unsalted
• 2 ½ c. Powdered sugar
• 1 c. Chocolate chips

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Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
• Sprinkle ½ cup of chopped pecans and 1 ½ cups of shredded coconut in the bottom of a well greased casserole dish.
• Prepare the chocolate fudge cake according to package instructions.
• Spread the cake batter in an even layer over top of the shredded coconut and pecans.
• Blend the cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth.
• Add the melted butter to the cream cheese, and blend again until smooth and creamy.
• Mix in the powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture a little at a time until it is all well combined.
• Drop the cream cheese mixture in heaping spoonfuls all over the chocolate cake mix in the casserole dish.
• Sprinkle ½ of the chocolate chips over the top of the cake, and bake for 40-45 minutes until a knife comes out clean when inserted into the center.
• Remove the cake from the oven, allow to cool for a few minutes, and then sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips into the cracks and crevices created in the cake while baking.

Author: Laura

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How should I serve Chocolate Earthquake Cake?

This cake can be cut into squares and placed on dessert plates. You can top the cake with a dollop of Whipped Topping or a scoop of ice cream.

What is the best way to store the Chocolate Earthquake Cake?

If you know that the cake will be totally eaten within a day or two, you can wrap it tightly with Plastic Wrap and leave it on the counter. You could also cover it tightly and place it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Can I freeze the Chocolate Earthquake Cake?

Yes, the Chocolate Earthquake Cake can be frozen. Be sure that it is cooled completely. Cover it tightly or place it in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw the cake in the refrigerator overnight.

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