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Comforting Earthquake Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Filling Easy and Delicious

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A comforting earthquake cake featuring a rich cream cheese filling that melts into pockets of lusciousness, topped with a crunchy nut and coconut layer. This easy and delicious dessert is perfect for cozy gatherings and quick weeknight treats.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature (or 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (toasted if desired)
  • ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon if using. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, combine melted butter and granulated sugar until well blended. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined; batter should be thick but pourable.
  5. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan using a spatula.
  6. In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy and lump-free.
  7. Dollop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter. Gently swirl the filling into the batter using a knife or skewer to create marbled pockets without fully mixing.
  8. In a small bowl, combine chopped nuts, shredded coconut, brown sugar, and melted butter. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the cake.
  9. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the cake is golden brown, topping is bubbly, and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but no raw batter.
  10. Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting to allow the cream cheese filling to set.

Notes

Use softened cream cheese for a smooth filling. Gently swirl the cream cheese filling to create marbled pockets without fully mixing. Toast nuts beforehand for enhanced flavor. Let the cake cool completely before slicing to avoid messy cuts. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1-to-1 gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use dairy-free cream cheese and plant-based milk.

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