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| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
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Serving Size 1 (170g) Recipe makes 12 servings |
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| Calories 653 | ||
| Calories from Fat 351 | (53%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 39.0g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat 13.4g | 67% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 15.3g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 8.2g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 73mg | 24% | |
| Sodium 515mg | 21% | |
| Potassium 213mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 74.2g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber 3.7g | 14% | |
| Sugars 56.5g | ||
| Protein 7.3g | 14% | |
Earthquake Cake
By: Mirj
Jan 17, 2002
When I first found this recipe I was intrigued by the name. It's become a family favorite.
SERVES 12
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped nuts
- 1 cup coconut
- 1 (18 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix
- 1 1/4 cups water (or as called for by the directions)
- 3 eggs (or as called for by the directions)
- 1/2 cup oil (or as called for by the directions)
- 1/2 cup margarine (not spread or tub product)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Directions
1
Grease 9x13 cake pan and preheat oven to 350°F.2
Cover bottom of pan with nuts and coconut.3
Mix cake as directed on package.4
Pour cake batter over nuts and coconut.5
Mix margarine and cream cheese until smooth.6
Add powdered sugar and mix well.7
Spoon over the cake batter.8
Bake 1 hour.9
Cool completely.10
Turn upside down on plates.
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: mrsgoudde
On Nov 17, 2008
I made this for my women's outreach it was a hit. Thank you so much for sharing. With the holiday approaching I can't wait to make it again.
From: Just Sue
On Feb 4, 2006
I took this cake to a family function and it was a hit. My husband also was impressed with the way it came out of the oven and lived up to it's name.
From: Aunt Pam
On Nov 2, 2005
I picked this to make because of it's name! I hope it doesn't give nature any ideas..anyway. It was an instant hit with the boys. They mentioned it wasn't pretty, but it was VERY tasty. (Anyone else have a hard time frosting cakes?) Needless to say I had the oven light on and I had fun watching it cook. I thought of volcanos! It bubbles and quakes. I did find that next time I make this I will keep the sugar/cream cheese/ butter mixture away from the edges. Makes it not so crusty on the edges. So good..gonna go have a piece now!
From: Iron Bloomers
On Jan 21, 2002
This rates right up at the top for chocolate fans. Not difficult & oh so good. Definately one I'll use regularly
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