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Pumpkin Earthquake Cake Recipe
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Pumpkin Earthquake Cake Recipe

The Pumpkin Earthquake Cake Recipe is a decadent dessert that combines moist pumpkin spice cake with a rich, creamy cream cheese filling. Pumpkin Earthquake Cake Recipe main specialty lies in the dramatic “earthquake” effect: as it bakes, the cream cheese layer slightly sinks and mingles with the pumpkin cake, creating a marbled, gooey texture.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pumpkin Cake Layer
  • 1 box spice cake mix
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls (large and medium)
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Step 1
  1. Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray and set it aside.
Step 2
  1. In a large bowl, combine the spice cake mix, pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, milk, pumpkin pie spice, water, and sugar. Stir until the batter is smooth. Gently fold in the shredded coconut and chopped pecans so they’re evenly distributed.
Step 3
  1. In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until smooth. Finally, stir in the mini chocolate chips.
Step 4
  1. Pour the pumpkin batter into your prepared pan. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture on top. Don’t fully mix it just swirl lightly with a knife to create a marbled look.
Step 5
  1. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the cake comes out mostly clean (some cream cheese may stick, and that’s okay). Let the cake cool completely, then slice and serve.

Notes

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 450 kcal | Protein: 5g | Carbohydrates: 55g | Fat: 22g | Fiber: 2g