Earthquake Cake
Earthquake Cake is a sensational dessert that combines luscious chocolate cake, creamy swirls of cream cheese, and crunchy pecans for an unforgettable treat. This unique cake boasts a stunning appearance with its cracked surface and layered textures, making it perfect for birthdays, gatherings, or simply satisfying your sweet cravings. Easy to prepare and deliciously rich, Earthquake Cake is sure to impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup chopped pecans (or walnuts)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water until well mixed.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared dish and spread evenly.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
- Dollop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the batter and swirl gently with a knife.
- Pour the remaining chocolate batter on top and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg