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Lemon Earthquake Cake
Lemon Earthquake Cake is a yummy blend of sweet lemon cake, white chocolate chips, chopped macadamia nuts, sweetened shredded coconut, and cream cheese.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 551 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 box lemon cake mix 15.25 ounces box plus ingredients according to package directions
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup macadamia nuts chopped
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/4 cups white chocolate chips
- Whipped Cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray.
- Prepare the lemon cake batter according to the package directions. Set it aside.
- Sprinkle the coconut flakes and chopped macadamia nuts onto the bottom of the prepared pan, distributing evenly.
- Pour the lemon cake batter on top of the coconut and nuts layer, and also try to spread it evenly. Set aside.
- Next, in a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and combined. Stop to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.
- Add dollops of the cream cheese mixture on top of the lemon cake batter, and use a knife to swirl it.
- Lastly, sprinkle white chocolate chips on top.
- Bake the cake for about 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set.
- Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream and garnish with fresh lemon slices if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
551kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
76g
(25%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
511mg
(21%)
Potassium
183mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
56g
(112%)
Vitamin A
346IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
165mg
(17%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 551
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 551kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 76g | 25% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 511mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 183mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 56g | 112% |
| Vitamin A | 346IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 165mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.