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Old 08-10-2011, 09:25 PM
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INGREDIENTS:

1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (18.25 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract



DIRECTIONS:
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease the bottom and sides of one 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
2.Layer coconut and pecans in the bottom of pan.
3.Prepare cake mix according to package instructions and pour over pecans and coconut.
4.Combine cream cheese, butter or margarine, vanilla and confectioner’s sugar and beat until smooth. Pour over cake mix.
5.Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30-35 minutes. Toothpick will not come out clean.
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Old 08-10-2011, 09:39 PM
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ooooooooooooh this sure sounds good. I made a copy of it and will have to try it. Thanks for the recipe. patti
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Old 08-10-2011, 10:42 PM
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thanks for the recipe, I love coconut, pecans and german chocolate is my favorite cake

Originally Posted by KyKaren1949
INGREDIENTS:

1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (18.25 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract



DIRECTIONS:
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease the bottom and sides of one 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
2.Layer coconut and pecans in the bottom of pan.
3.Prepare cake mix according to package instructions and pour over pecans and coconut.
4.Combine cream cheese, butter or margarine, vanilla and confectioner’s sugar and beat until smooth. Pour over cake mix.
5.Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30-35 minutes. Toothpick will not come out clean.
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Old 08-11-2011, 02:19 AM
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Thanks, cant wait to try it !
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Old 08-11-2011, 03:33 AM
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When you bake this cake, you will see why it's called Earthquake cake...it has large cracks all across the top of it. It's supposed to crack like that!
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Old 08-11-2011, 03:50 AM
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Thanks my sweet tooth is calling!!!
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Old 08-11-2011, 04:01 AM
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Sounds wonderful
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Old 08-11-2011, 04:29 AM
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Thank you! This sounds delicious.on my to do list . :)
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Old 08-11-2011, 07:27 AM
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This is a favorite at church! And easy to make! Best part!
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Old 08-11-2011, 08:45 AM
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I have been in an earthquake & I have made this cake before- the cake is better!
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