EARTHQUAKE CAKE... LEMON

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Earthquake Cake... Lemon image

I copied this recipe out of a Taste of Home Magazine, (some years back, I think around 2006 or so). I am posting it per a request by my Friend Pat. p.s. Over the years I added a few of my own touches to the recipe.

Provided by Straws Kitchen(*o *)

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 c flaked coconut
1 1/4 c *chopped pecans, plus extra for garnish
1 pkg lemon cake mix
1 1/4 c water
1/4 c veg. oil
2 eggs
1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/2 c butter, melted
1 c powdered sugar
whipped cream (optional)
PREHEAT OVEN TO 350° (OR AT 325°); 2 - OPTIONS FOR BAKING
*OPTIONAL: HOLD BACK A FEW OF THE CHOPPED NUTS TO SPRINKLE OVER THE TOP JUST BEFORE POPPING CAKE INTO THE OVEN

Steps:

  • 1. Mix together coconut & pecans and spread in the bottom of a 'buttered' 9x13" pan.
  • 2. Combine cake mix, water, oil and eggs in a large bowl. Beat for 2 min. on med. speed.
  • 3. Pour the cake mix batter over the nuts & coconut.
  • 4. Combine the softened cream cheese, butter & powdered sugar and cream together until smooth.
  • 5. Drop the cream cheese mixture in dollops into the batter already in pan and sprinkle chopped nut over the top.
  • 6. Bake at 350° for 45 to 55 minutes OR at 325° for 1 hour and 10 minutes.
  • 7. When plated add a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with chopped nuts.
  • 8. Note from Cin: To make cake healthier...use a sugar-free cake mix and fat-free cream cheese. Making your own homemade powdered sugar from Splenda: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/other-dessert/cins-homemade-powdered-sugar-for-diabetics-and.html You could also use Cool Whip Lite instead of heavy whipped cream.

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