Description
Creamy pumpkin earthquake cake blends autumn spices with rich cream cheese swirls. Layers of moist cake crumble deliciously, promising a sensational dessert experience you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box white cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Spices and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8–1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Liquid and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1/4 cup milk chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/4 cup butterscotch chips (optional)
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and coat a 9×13 inch baking pan with grease for optimal cake release.
- Create a delectable base layer by generously sprinkling shredded coconut and chopped pecans across the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Craft the pumpkin cake batter by blending cake mix, vegetable oil, water, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, vanilla extract, and eggs until achieving a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Gently cascade the cake batter over the coconut and pecan layer, ensuring even distribution across the pan.
- Whip together cream cheese, melted butter, and powdered sugar until achieving a silky, lump-free cream cheese filling.
- Artfully dot spoonfuls of cream cheese mixture across the pumpkin cake batter, then use a knife to create elegant swirling patterns throughout the surface.
- Enhance the cake’s texture by sprinkling chocolate and butterscotch chips, then delicately incorporating them into the batter with gentle swirling motions.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, watching for a set top and a subtle jiggle when the pan is tapped.
- Allow the cake to cool completely, embracing its versatility by serving warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
- Preserve remaining slices in the refrigerator to maintain the cream cheese filling’s freshness and prevent spoilage.
Notes
- Enhance Texture by toasting coconut and pecans before sprinkling them in the pan, which deepens their nutty flavor and adds a delightful crunch to the cake’s base.
- Customize Spice Blend by adjusting pumpkin pie spice ratios or creating a homemade blend to match your personal taste preferences and make the dessert uniquely yours.
- Swap Ingredients for dietary needs by using gluten-free cake mix, dairy-free cream cheese alternatives, or replacing eggs with applesauce for a more inclusive recipe that everyone can enjoy.
- Elevate Presentation by drizzling caramel sauce, adding a dusting of powdered sugar, or garnishing with extra toasted pecans to transform this simple cake into a stunning dessert centerpiece.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 41 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 56 mg