Desserts Cakes Cake Mix Cake Recipes Coconut Cake Earthquake Cake 4.6 (96) 87 Reviews 16 Photos This earthquake cake is very rich. It's one of our favorites. Submitted by DARLENEL Updated on May 6, 2023 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 16 16 16 16 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 24 Yield: 1 9x13-inch cake Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings 1 cup flaked coconut 1 cup chopped pecans 1 (15.25 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix 1 1/4 cups water 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3 large eggs 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese ½ cup unsalted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 cups confectioners' sugar Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking pan. Layer coconut and pecans in the bottom of pan. Mix cake mix, water, oil, and eggs in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until well combined. Pour over coconut and pecans. Clean the bowl and mixer attachments. Beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla in the bowl until combined. Gradually mix in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Pour over cake batter. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes; a toothpick will not come out clean. I Made It Print 201 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 282 Calories 18g Fat 29g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 24 Calories 282 % Daily Value * Total Fat 18g 24% Saturated Fat 6g 31% Cholesterol 47mg 16% Sodium 56mg 2% Total Carbohydrate 29g 11% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 26g Protein 2g 5% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Calcium 21mg 2% Iron 1mg 3% Potassium 72mg 2% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.