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Gooey Chocolate Earthquake Cake

Gooey Chocolate Earthquake Cake That Will Wow Your Guests

Indulge in Gooey Chocolate Earthquake Cake, a crowd-pleasing dessert with a molten center, luscious cream cheese swirl, and delightful coconut, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix Feel free to use homemade chocolate cake batter as a substitute.
  • 1 cup Shredded Coconut Swap with chopped almonds for a nut-free option.
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans Can be omitted or substituted with walnuts if desired.
For the Cream Cheese Swirl
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened Ensure it’s fully softened for easy blending.
  • 1/2 cup Butter, softened Enhances richness.
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust based on your sweetness preference.
Additional Touch
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Optional; consider using dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or line with parchment paper.
  2. Spread shredded coconut and chopped pecans evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
  3. Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions and pour over the coconut and pecan layer.
  4. In another bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and softened butter until smooth. Drop spoonfuls of this mixture across the cake batter.
  5. Bake the cake for 35–40 minutes. It should have a cracked top with a gooey center.
  6. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10–15 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This cake pairs wonderfully with ice cream and can be dusted with powdered sugar or topped with extra chocolate chips before serving.

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