EARTHQUAKE CAKE
My friend, Bonita A., invited me over for a post-Christmas visit in 2003 & served this cake. Best present EVER! Well, that might have been when she kindly shared the recipe so I could continue to make them. The cake gets its name from the cracks that form on the top of the cake when it bakes. Don't worry; none of the goodness...
Provided by Fran Miller
Categories Chocolate
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. In a bowl, prepare the German chocolate cake batter, as directed on the cake box. Set aside. NOTE: You'll need the mixer again in Step #5.
- 2. Lightly mist the bottom & sides of a 13 x 9" baking pan with cooking spray. Scatter the coconut & pecans over the bottom.
- 3. Pour the cake batter into the baking pan, over the coconut & pecans.
- 4. Put the block of cream cheese & the stick of butter in a microwave-safe bowl, .
- 5. In the microwave, CAREFULLY heat the cream cheese & butter until soft, but NOT melted, maybe 30 seconds or less. Add the powdered sugar & blend well with a mixer.
- 6. Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter. You don't have to be neat, but you might want to leave a "chocolate pocket" in the center of the cake so you can check for doneness near the end of baking.
- 7. Bake as directed on the cake box, usually at 350 degrees F for around 25-35 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the "chocolate pocket" in the center of the cake.
- 8. Cool in the pan. (Come to think of it, I just leave it in the pan until it's gone, which won't be long.) Refrigerate leftovers.
- 9. Decisions, decisions... Do you want to eat it warm, room temp., or chilled? Your choice.
- 10. My choice is to eat it warm (or warmed up in the microwave for about 9 seconds). No wrong answers here. It's so good, the ground might shake, but I really hope not! It wouldn't want it to be my "fault." (OK, I'll stop now!) =^..^=
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It's CJ
[email protected]This earthquake cake is a great dessert for a potluck or bake sale. It's easy to transport, and it always gets rave reviews.
Allyson Blanchfield
[email protected]I made this earthquake cake for my son's birthday party, and it was a huge hit! The kids loved the chocolate cake and cream cheese frosting, and the adults loved the cheesecake filling.
Kristen Hagler
[email protected]I added a layer of chocolate ganache to this earthquake cake, and it was divine! The ganache added a rich, decadent flavor that took the cake to the next level.
Sheam Khan
[email protected]This earthquake cake is a great way to use up leftover chocolate cake. I simply crumbled the cake into the cheesecake filling, and it turned out perfectly.
Adity Chy
[email protected]I love that this earthquake cake recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand. It's a great last-minute dessert when I'm short on time.
Sandra Chavira
[email protected]This earthquake cake is a great make-ahead dessert. I made it the day before my party, and it was still moist and delicious the next day.
Qamar afzal
[email protected]I've tried many earthquake cake recipes over the years, and this one is by far the best. It's so moist and chocolatey, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.
Valerie Baldwin
[email protected]This earthquake cake was a disappointment. The cake was dry and crumbly, and the frosting was grainy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
sami urrahman
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this earthquake cake recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! It was so easy to make, and it turned out so moist and delicious. The cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch.
Kwame Antwi
[email protected]This earthquake cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was totally worth it! The cake was so rich and decadent, and the frosting was creamy and smooth. I'll definitely be making this cake again for special occasions.
The Mridul Vai
[email protected]I've made this earthquake cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and it always comes out perfectly. I love the combination of chocolate cake and cheesecake filling.
moiz
[email protected]This earthquake cake was a huge hit at my party! It was so moist and chocolatey, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this cake again.