Description
An ultra-easy German chocolate dump cake layered with coconut, pecans, chocolate, and creamy frosting—rich, gooey, and irresistible.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1½ cups chopped toasted pecans, divided
- 1 package devil’s food cake mix (regular size)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Layer the base: Sprinkle the shredded coconut evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Add pecans: Scatter 1 cup of the chopped toasted pecans over the coconut layer.
Cake mix layer: Evenly sprinkle the dry devil’s food cake mix over the coconut and pecans. Do not prepare the cake mix.
Prepare frosting mixture: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
Add the melted butter and vanilla extract; mix until fully combined.
Gradually beat in the confectioners’ sugar until smooth and creamy.
Top the cake: Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dry cake mix.
Add chocolate: Sprinkle the semisweet chocolate chips over the top.
Finish with pecans: Scatter the remaining ½ cup chopped pecans evenly across the surface.
Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is set and the edges are bubbly.
Cool slightly before serving to allow the layers to set while remaining gooey.
Notes
The cake will appear soft in the center when hot but firms slightly as it cools
Do not stir layers—this creates the signature dump cake texture
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: German chocolate dump cake, easy chocolate cake, coconut pecan dessert