Old-Fashioned Earthquake Cake Recipe

This moist and dreamy cake recipe by Collard Valley Cooks on YouTube is a treat that you must try making for your family! This is very easy to make with only a few simple ingredients, you can perfect this even on your first try if you follow the instructions below and watch her video tutorial as well for more detailed steps. This cake is not that complicated to prepare so don’t be intimidated by how it looks. Your family, both adults and kids alike, will surely love this old-fashioned cake.

Ingredients:

• 1½ cup of coconut flakes
• 1-1½ cups of chopped pecans
• 1 box of German chocolate cake mix, prepare according to package instructions
• 1 (8 ounces) block of cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1 stick of butter
• 2 cups of powdered sugar
• Eggs, oil, and water, for the cake batter

Directions:

Step 1

First, prepare your cake mix according to the package instructions, then set it aside. In a large mixing bowl, add the cream cheese and butter, then beat them together until well combined, add the sugar halfway, and continue beating until fully combined. Spray the bottom of a 9 by 13 inches cake pan, then sprinkle the coconut all over the pan evenly, and sprinkle the chopped nuts.

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Step 2

Pour the cake batter into the cake pan, then spread it evenly, and dollop the cream cheese mixture all over the top of the cake. Take a spatula, then carefully swirl the cream cheese around, and bake it in the preheated oven at 350°F for about an hour. Once done baking, let it cool or serve it while still hot, and enjoy!

*Thanks to Collard Valley Cooks via YouTube for all images used here. If you loved this recipe, then you’ll surely love her other videos too, so give her channel a visit and subscribe!

Old-Fashioned Earthquake Cake Recipe