Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of fall with this Pumpkin Earthquake Cake. A luscious combination of spice cake, pumpkin, cream cheese, and pecans, this dessert is a delightful treat for any autumn gathering.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 1 box spice cake mix
- 1 cup canned pumpkin purée
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
For the Topping:
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix the Cake Batter: In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pumpkin, oil, eggs, water, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
- Prepare the Base: Sprinkle coconut and pecans in the baking dish, then pour the cake batter over them.
- Add the Cream Cheese Mixture: Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Spoon over the cake batter and swirl gently.
- Top and Bake: Sprinkle white chocolate chips over the cake and bake for 40–45 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- The cracked appearance of the cake is normal and adds character.
- Enjoy warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent treat.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and gently reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
