Ingredients
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- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- ingredients listed on cake mix box
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Grease a 9×13 inch pan.
- Evenly sprinkle the sweetened coconut and chopped pecans at the bottom of the pan.
- Prepare the chocolate cake batter according to the instructions on the box, then pour it over the layer of nuts.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, melted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the chocolate batter, attempting to distribute evenly.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top of the cake.
- Bake in the oven for 40 to 45 minutes, until set.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Last Step:
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For a richer flavor, use high-quality chocolate cake mix.
Feel free to substitute walnuts or almonds for pecans for a different texture.
Serve warm for a gooier texture or chilled for a firmer slice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg