German Chocolate Dump Cake

  Desserts

We make this for Sunday lunches when the whole family gets together. The cream cheese topping is so good, it doesn't need frosting.

German Chocolate Dump Cake

Average Rating: 4.5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling
YIELD: 15 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1-1/2 cups chopped toasted pecans, divided
  • 1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan.
  • 2. Sprinkle coconut and 1 cup pecans into baking pan. Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • 3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth; beat in confectioners' sugar. Stir in chocolate chips and remaining pecans. Spoon over batter. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl. Bake 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 479 calories, 30g fat (12g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 389mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

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