GERMAN CHOCOLATE DUMP CAKE

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We make this for Sunday lunches when the whole family gets together. The cream cheese topping is so good, it doesn't need frosting.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1-1/2 cups chopped toasted pecans, divided
1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size)
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan. , Sprinkle coconut and 1 cup pecans into baking pan. Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Pour batter into prepared pan., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth; beat in confectioners' sugar. Stir in chocolate chips and remaining pecans. Spoon over batter. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl. Bake 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 calories, Fat 30g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 389mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.