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Eggless Earthquake Cake

This eggless recipe creates an irresistible, crowd-pleasing dessert with rich flavor. It is a wonderful treat that family and guests will truly enjoy.
Eggless Earthquake Cake
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 12 slices
Calories 680 kcal
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Equipment

  • skewer
  • hand mixer

Ingredients
  

For the Base

  • 1 cup Sweetened Shredded Coconut
  • 1 cup Pecans, Chopped

For the Chocolate Cake

  • 1 3/4 cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 2/3 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 3/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Buttermilk, Room Temperature
  • 1/3 cup Plain Yogurt, Room Temperature
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 3/4 cup Hot Coffee

For the Cream Cheese Layer

  • 8 oz Cream Cheese, Softened
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, Softened
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

For the Topping

  • 1/2 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and sprinkle the coconut and pecans evenly over the bottom.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Add the buttermilk, yogurt, oil and vanilla and whisk for 1 minute until thick and smooth. Stir in the hot coffee until the batter is glossy, then pour it gently over the coconut and pecans and spread it evenly.
  • In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and beat until creamy.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the chocolate batter, leaving small gaps between them. Drag a skewer through a few times for a light marbled look, then sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the chocolate areas are set and a toothpick inserted into a chocolate section comes out with a few moist crumbs.
    The cream cheese areas will stay soft and gooey, creating the signature cracked top.
  • Cool for at least 1 hour before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature, and store leftovers in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 680kcalCarbohydrates: 83gProtein: 6gFat: 36g
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate cake, cream cheese, earthquake cake, eggless
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