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Fri, Apr 18 2008

Earthquake Cake:Feel the Earth Move…

 chocolate cake

I normally don’t use cake mixes, we all know that. And you guys know that I am all about organic, whole foods.

But we all need junk once in awhile and this cake should be on everyone’s list of quick, easy, and ROCKIN’. So please, before you tear the chef hat off my head, and strip me of my apron…try this?

It is rich. It is fantastic. It is UGLY. Take to your next church potluck and be prepared to be worshipped. Or at least get asked for the recipe.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Spread 2 cups chopped pecans on the bottom of a buttered 13×9 cake pan. On top of the nuts put 1 cup coconut, if you want a more intense flavor bake half of that coconut until it turns golden brown.

Now pour the following batter over the nuts and coconut mixture without stirring.

Mix 1 box German chocolate cake mix  according to package directions.  Add 1 tsp vanilla with the water.

Pour the batter gently over the coconut and set aside.

In a saucepan, melt one stick of unsalted butter  and 8 ozs. of  cream cheese. Stir in one pound of confectioners sugar.

Stir constantly and don;t let it scorch.

Pour the cream cheese, sugar and butter mixture over the top of the cake batter without stirring.

Bake in a preheated 350°F for 45 minutes.

Serve with Pecan Praline Ice Cream. YUM!

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Comments

  1. By Marye

    Let me know what you think. :)

  2. By K

    That sounds sooooo good! I can’t wait to try it!

  3. By Marye

    It really is good, isn’t it? And easy!

  4. By Deborah

    My sister makes a cake just like this, and it has turned into a family favorite!!

  5. By courtney

    Youd be surprised who uses mixes1 Some of the best of of us do. But I know what you mean , sometimes you just want to give in and indulge.

  6. By Katrina

    Any pictures of the finished cake? Sounds yummy.

  7. By Marye

    LOL
    Cynthia..thank you so much..your graciousness is truly appreciated. :)
    Gabi..It really is a good cake. and great to whip out when you just ened somethign fast.

  8. By Gabi

    I’m not a cake mix fan either- I can usually just taste chemicals but sometimes there is a magic combination and well you just have to go with it even if it involve an ingredient you’d rather not admit!

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  10. By Cynthia

    You are forgiven, we all do this now and then.