Chocolate Earthquake Cake

Not sure where I got this recipe. I would not make this on a regular basis, but on occasion I will use non-organic ingredients (Duncan Hines cake mix is that ingredient in this recipe). Everything else is organic. 

This is an old recipe so I do not have a photo.  Next time I make it I will take a photo and insert it. 

q  1 box German Chocolate Cake Mix (I like Duncan Hines)

q  1-3.5 ounce can sweetened flaked coconut

q  1 cup chopped walnuts    

q  ¼  cup butter

q  8 ounces softened cream cheese

q  2 cups powdered sugar (16 oz)

Ø  Prepare cake batter according to package directions

Ø  Pre heat oven to 350º

Ø  Grease a 9x12 inch baking dish/pan (a spray like Pam works well)

Ø  Cover the bottom of the baking dish with nuts and coconut

Ø  Pour cake batter on top

Ø  Melt butter in bowl, add cream cheese and powdered sugar, stir to blend.

Ø  Spoon over unbaked batter

Ø  Bake for 40 to 42 minutes

No need to test for doneness, because this is a sticky cake…40 to 45 minutes should be plenty of bake time.

Serve in bowls with ice cream, whipped cream and chocolate chips.