Earthquake Cake

Earthquake Cake is a rich chocolate cake that is bursting with coocnut, cream cream cheese, and sweet caramel chips. It's the perfect dessert for chocolate lovers.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Total Time 55

Servings Serving

Calories 685kcal

Equipment

9x13 baking dish
large mixing bowl
medium saucepan

Ingredients

15.25 ounces chocolate cake mix plus ingredients listed on back to make cake, i.e, eggs, oil & water
2 cups shredded coconut
¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
¾ cup caramel chips
8 ounces cream cheese
½ cup butter
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
In a large bowl, prepare the cake mix according to the back of the box.
Spread the shredded coconut in the bottom of the pan and sprinkle both the chocolate and caramel chips over the top of the coconut.
Pour the mixed cake mix over the top, covering the coconut and chips.
In a medium/large saucepan, melt the butter and cream cheese together, stirring constantly.
Once melted and smooth, remove from the heat and add in the powdered sugar, whisking to combine.
Once the powdered sugar has been fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth and lump free, add in the vanilla and whisk.
Pour the cream cheese mixture over the top of the chocolate cake. (It’s okay if it starts to fall in the cake).
Place the cake in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes. It will move in the middle as this cake will never fully set, so don’t overbake!
Remove and let cool completely before slicing and serving.

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