1/31/2011

Earthquake Cake

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Ingredients:
• 1 cup nuts, chopped
• 1 cup flaked coconut, finely chopped
• 1 German chocolate cake mix
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 pound powdered sugar

Preparation:
Grease 9x13-inch baking pan; put nuts and coconut in pan. Prepare cake mix according to package directions and spread on top of nuts and coconut. Then beat together cream cheese, shortening, and powdered sugar until fluffy. Drop by spoonfuls on top of cake batter in pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until done when tested.

This recipe was published in 'Everyday chocolate 120 Tasty Recipes - p72'.

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