Earthquake Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 package German chocolate cake mix , 15.25 ounce
• 1.25 cups water
• 0.5 cups vegetable oil
• 3 large eggs
• 1 package cream cheese , 8 ounce
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking pan. Layer coconut and pecans in the bottom of pan.

2. 2

   Mix cake mix, water, oil, and eggs in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until well combined. Pour over coconut and pecans. Clean the bowl and mixer attachments.

3. 3

   Beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla in the bowl until combined. Gradually mix in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Pour over cake batter.

4. 4

   Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes; a toothpick will not come out clean.