Chocolate Earthquake Cake is loaded with chocolate goodness and gooey cream cheese filling with a layer of coconut and pecans.
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A moist and delicious chocolate cake that doesn’t even need frosting. The cream cheese frosting becomes all gooey inside the cake. A chocolate and cheesecake lover’s dream dessert! Another favorite with a cream cheese filling is my Strawberry Roll Cake.
What is an earthquake cake?
Earthquake cake combines box cake mix with coconut and pecans and a delicious cream cheese filling. This cake doesn’t even require frosting, because the frosting is inside the cake. Once baked the cream cheese mixture opens up and causes cracks which is how it got its name Earthquake Cake. For a quick and easy single serving cake try this 3 Ingredient Mug Cake.
![Four process photos. First one, cake batter all mixed together in a bowl. Second one, cream cheese frosting all mixed together in a bowl. Third one, coconut and pecans spread in a baking pan. Fourth one, cake batter poured into the pan and cream cheese frosting scattered in drops throughout the cake.]()
Tips for chocolate earthquake cake
- If you’re a coconut hater then by all means leave it out.
- Walnuts will also work instead of pecans.
- This cake is the absolute best when served warm!
- Make sure your cake pan is at least 2 inches deep.
![Chocolate earthquake cake in a metal baking pan with a red checkered towel on the side.]()
How to store Chocolate Earthquake Cake
Because it contains cream cheese I always recommend refrigerating any leftovers. You can always warm a piece up in the microwave if you like it warm.
![Chocolate earthquake cake piece on a metal spatula.]()
Looking for more dessert recipes?
- Rich and Creamy Chocolate Pie
- Chocolate-Mayonnaise Cake
- New York Cheesecake
- Chocolate Bundt Cake with Ganache Frosting
- Spiced Rum Cake
- Classic Carrot Cake
- No-Bake Mini Chocolate Tarts
