EARTHQUAKE CAKE I

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This is like eating an upside down german chocolate cake.

Provided by Bobbi

Categories Desserts Cakes Cake Mix Cake Recipes Coconut Cake

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (18.25 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix without pudding
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
6 tablespoons cola-flavored carbonated beverage
1 cup butter
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

Steps:

Prepare cake mix as directed on package.
Lightly grease the bottom and sides of one 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Sprinkle coconut and nuts over bottom of pan. Pour cake batter over top.
Combine 1/2 cup melted butter or margarine, cream cheese and 2 cups confectioners' sugar. Beat until smooth. Pour (spoon) over cake batter.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cake cool before frosting.
To Make Frosting: Combine cocoa, cola and 1/2 cup margarine in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until mixture boils, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Pour mixture over remaining confectioners' sugar. Beat until smooth. Spread icing over cake. (If you like a thicker icing add more confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.9 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 30.6 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 249.9 mg, Sugar 31.7 g