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Earthquake Cake II
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Servings
24
Difficulty
Easy
This decadent dessert earned its name because once you take that first bite, it'll shake your whole world! It's incredibly easy to make, coming together in just minutes with a few simple ingredients. The German chocolate cake mix does most of the heavy lifting, so you don't need baking experience to impress your family. I love using pecans in this recipe since they're packed with heart healthy fats and antioxidants. Plus, it's budget friendly and uses pantry staples you probably already have on hand. Whether you're bringing it to a potluck or just craving something rich and satisfying, this cake delivers every single time.
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Ingredients
- 11 cup flaked coconut
- 11 cup chopped pecans
- 11 (18.25 ounce) package german chocolate cake mix
- 11 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
- 44 cups confectioners' sugar
- ½ cup butter½ cup butter
- 11 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease the bottom and sides of one 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
- 2
Layer coconut and pecans in the bottom of pan.
- 3
Prepare cake mix according to package instructions and pour over pecans and coconut.
- 4
Combine cream cheese, butter or margarine, vanilla and confectioners sugar and beat until smooth. Pour over cake mix.
- 5
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Toothpick will not come out clean.
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