Earthquake Cake

Ingredients

• ⅔ cup shredded coconut

• ⅔ cup pecan gems

• ⅔ cup chocolate chips

• 1 box (18 oz) German chocolate cake mix

• 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, room temperature

• ¼ lb. butter, room temperature

• 1 lb. confectioner’s sugar

Preparation

Sprinkle the coconut, pecans and chocolate chips on the bottom of a sprayed or greased 9 x 12 cake pan.  Prepare the cake, following the package directions, adjusting for altitude if necessary, then pour the batter into the pan.  In a small saucepan, melt the cream cheese with the butter/margarine, then stir in the confectioner’s sugar.  Spread or pour over the top of the cake batter.  Spread topping a bit thicker at the edges.  Place in a preheated 350°F oven and bake for 40-50 minutes