We make this for Sunday lunches when the whole family gets together. The cream cheese topping is so good that it doesn’t need frosting. \u2014Donna Holdbrooks, Waco, Georgia<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":341465,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[303972,303971,304158,305744,307148,304328,304288,305487,304338,304515,307104,303966,305782,304368,306848,304268,307449,307484,304558,324623,304150,304258],"categories-v2":[308503,308500,310461,309438,311389,310195,308988,308984,308481,259620,310796,308992,308880,310155,308495,340247,308745,309603,259483,310465,310491,308910,309177,309434,309599],"coauthors":[305],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Chocolate Cake","post_link":"\/recipes\/sandy-s-chocolate-cake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Chocolate-Cake_EXPS_FT24_957_JR_1017_9.jpg"},{"post_title":"German Chocolate Cake","post_link":"\/recipes\/german-chocolate-cake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/German-Chocolate-Cake_EXPS_TOHX24_3229_P2_MD_11_08_4b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chocolate Dump Cake","post_link":"\/recipes\/4-ingredient-chocolate-dump-cake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/4-Ingredient-Chocolate-Dump-Cake_EXPS_FT22_59261_ST_10_04_1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Lemon Dump Cake","post_link":"\/recipes\/lemon-dump-cake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Luscious-Lemon-Cream-Cheese-Dump-Cake_EXPS_FT24_232418_JR_0604_7.jpg"},{"post_title":"Strawberry Dump Cake","post_link":"\/recipes\/strawberry-dump-cake-2\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Strawberry-Dump-Cake_EXPS_FT24_276094_0328_JR_6.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake","post_link":"\/recipes\/chocolate-covered-cherry-dump-cake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Chocolate-Covered-Cherry-Dump-Cake_EXPS_FT24_200180_ST_0618_6.jpg"},{"post_title":"German Chocolate Tres Leches Cake","post_link":"\/recipes\/german-chocolate-tres-leches-cake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/exps62822_THCA163696A05_28_5b-v2.jpg"},{"post_title":"Black Forest Dump Cake","post_link":"\/recipes\/black-forest-dump-cake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/exps60969_TH153340D09_26_5b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chocolate Pound Cake","post_link":"\/recipes\/basic-chocolate-pound-cake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Chocolate-Pound-Cake_EXPS_TOHD24_3905_SarahTramonte_4.jpg"},{"post_title":"German Plum Cake","post_link":"\/recipes\/fresh-plum-kuchen\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/German-Plum-Cake_EXPS_TOHD24_12508_JackieAlpers_08.jpg"},{"post_title":"German Chocolate Pie","post_link":"\/recipes\/contest-winning-german-chocolate-pie\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/German-Chocolate-Pie_EXPS_FT25_28978_JR_0219_10.jpg"},{"post_title":"Dump Truck Cake","post_link":"\/recipes\/dump-truck-cake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/exps14825_FF163882C01_14_1b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chocolate-Peanut Butter Dump Cake ","post_link":"\/recipes\/chocolate-peanut-butter-dump-cake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/0001\/01\/Chocolate-Peanut-Butter-Dump-Cake-_EXPS_SDFM19_228787_B10_10_8b.jpg"},{"post_title":"German Chocolate Pie","post_link":"\/recipes\/german-chocolate-pie\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps1995_CW1608C29B.jpg"},{"post_title":"German Chocolate Upside-Down Cake","post_link":"\/recipes\/upside-down-german-chocolate-cake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Upside-Down-German-Chocolate-Cake_EXPS_FT23_14079_ST_4_03_1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Apple German Chocolate Cake","post_link":"\/recipes\/apple-german-chocolate-cake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps15856_QC10199C9.jpg"},{"post_title":"French Chocolate Cake","post_link":"\/recipes\/french-chocolate-cake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps33303_TH1115383D52.jpg"},{"post_title":"German Chocolate Cheesecake","post_link":"\/recipes\/german-chocolate-cheesecake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EXPS_TOHD24_24627_OrlyCatz_07.jpg"},{"post_title":"German Chocolate Cupcakes","post_link":"\/recipes\/german-chocolate-cupcakes\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps20855_BOTH1450745D128A.jpg"},{"post_title":"German Chocolate Upside Down Cake","post_link":"\/recipes\/german-chocolate-upside-down-cake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/German-Chocolate-Upside-Down-Cake_exps34492_BOTH1753668A11_04_4bc_RMS.jpg"}],"acf":{"long_pin":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/1200x1200\/EXPS_H13X9BZ_118026_C05_06_1b.jpg"},"recipe_schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Recipe","@id":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/german-chocolate-dump-cake\/","name":"German Chocolate Dump Cake","datePublished":"2018-01-01","dateModified":"2023-09-13","prepTime":"PT15M","cookTime":"PT35M","totalTime":"PT50M","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/EXPS_H13X9BZ_118026_C05_06_1b.jpg","height":1200,"width":1200},"recipeCategory":["Desserts"],"description":"We make this for Sunday lunches when the whole family gets together. The cream cheese topping is so good that it doesn't need frosting. \u2014Donna Holdbrooks, Waco, Georgia","recipeIngredient":["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"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Preheat oven to 350\u00b0. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Sprinkle coconut and 1 cup pecans into baking pan. Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Pour batter into prepared pan."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth; beat in confectioners' sugar. Stir in chocolate chips and remaining 1\/2 cup pecans. Spoon over batter. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack."}],"recipeYield":"15 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Taste Recipes Editorial Team"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 479 calories","fatContent":"30g fat (12g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"69mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"389mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"50g carbohydrate (36g sugars","fiberContent":"2g fiber)","proteinContent":"5g protein. "},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.681818,"reviewCount":22,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-09-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeCar"},"reviewBody":"I made the cake exactly as instructed and it was really good. I made it a second time with a couple of changes. If you were a child of the 80's and liked the chocolate coconut bundt cake, you should try this: 1. Do not spread the coconut and pecans into the pan. Instead Mix the cake mix as directed but add the pecans to the cake mix and spread into the greased pan. 2. Mix into the cream cheese mixture the coconut and drop on the cake as directed. Follow all of the instructions except for these 2 changes. This cake made me and my sister smile ear to ear. It tasted just like the chocolate coconut bundt cake our mom used to make in the 80's. Thanks for the delicious trip down memory lane.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-01-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tsuop"},"reviewBody":"To those who said the cream cheese stayed on top............ You MUST cut through & swirl the topping, Try it again, it's is worth it!! I know it as Earthquake Cake & that is what it looks like :+))","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-05-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"dlynsmith9"},"reviewBody":"
It was my husband's birthday last week and he loves German chocolate cake. This is so much easier. He loved it and said it was a keeper.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-07-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueLamp"},"reviewBody":"Sorry but this recipe should be renamed. It is not a Dump Cake. BUT.....It is very much worth the extra effort.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-09-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GrammyDebbie"},"reviewBody":"So very good and so very easy. I love the German chocolate cake taste without all the effort. I did store the cake in the refrigerator until we had finished it and it seemed to be even better cold. I will definitely be making this again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-05-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ms11145"},"reviewBody":"
Mine was the prettiest cake, but it sure is good. Will make it again.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-04-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CountryKaren"},"reviewBody":"
Hey - You can't call it German Chocolate cake and use a devil's food cake mix. I have made this many, many times and always use a German Chocolate mix. Also I suggest that you make the cake mix, put that in the pan, then the cream cheese mixture swirled in and top it evenly with the coconut, chocolate chips, and the nuts. It looks better, too. And as others have noted - this is called Earthquake Cake and is not a dump cake so that is a misnomer. But it truly is an amazingly delicious cake - Oh, so do good. We love it warm, too.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-06-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Noreen425"},"reviewBody":"
Yummy Earthquake cake! I didn\u2019t have pecans so I used slivered almonds as that\u2019s all I had. I didn\u2019t use as much powdered sugar as called for (I used 1 1\/3 cups) I had to whip up some sugar in my blender, to turn it into powdered sugar, because I didn\u2019t have any in my cabinet. I was short one egg, but I used 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise in place of the last egg. When I make chocolate anything, I usually use some cold coffee in place of water to amp up the chocolate flavor. I used cold coffee in my cake mix, instead of plain water.<\/p>
I just wanted to make something special for my Husband who had helped me In the garden today.<\/p>
<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-02-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"catsmom@pacbell.net"},"reviewBody":"
Out of this world delicious! I\u2019m going to try the recipe with different flavors of cake mix and use pie filling on the bottom <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-02-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueQuill"},"reviewBody":"This is really good. Made this for Valentine's Day and used German chocolate cake mix instead of the Devil's food mix. It's good either way, just a matter of preference.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-09-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldHelmet"},"reviewBody":"I have the same recipe but it is called Earthquake Cake. All the areas you place the cream cheese mixture will look like craters in the cake area. The cake will look like a mess. Very tasty.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-11-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldCoffee"},"reviewBody":"The cake was great! Nice and moist. Because so many said it was an ugly cake I poured only 2\/3 of batter, layered the filling, then layer top with rest of chocolate. Came out nice and smooth across the top. Probably my oven, but I had to bake 12 minutes longer than recommended. I will make this again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-01-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenCupcake"},"reviewBody":"This cake was soooo good. It\u2019s kind of addicting! It\u2019s not too sweet and very moist. It was a huge hit in my household. I\u2019m usually not a German chocolate cake fan but THIS was very good. Will make again and again. I did have to cook a bit longer bc I felt the middle needed to be cooked longer but other than that, I followed the recipe as written.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-09-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveCoathanger"},"reviewBody":"Neighbors on our cul-de-sac loved this cake and so did I. Had a little left which was perfect later from freezer. Mine looked like the picture but was a slightly darker cake mix. Great flavor and textures, and not too sweet. Will definitely make again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-07-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenGoggles"},"reviewBody":"I made this cake and it came out beautifully! The only change in preparing the batter was that I'd used buttermilk in place of the water called for on the package of cake mix. Everything else was what the recipe called for! delowenstein, TOH Volunteer Field Editor","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-10-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanScissors"},"reviewBody":"Amazing!!! Made this for a family reunion. It was so moist and rich. fyi, the batter in the middle will have some jiggle but should firm up once removed from the oven and cooled.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-09-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldWrench"},"reviewBody":"I just made this this afternoon. It came out looking nothing like the picture on this site. Like another person, my cream cheese mix stayed on the top. The cream cheese mix was jiggly but firmed up after it cooled. It\u2019s the ugliest dessert (my kids also mentioned that it looks gross) so you\u2019d probably want to avoid bringing this to potlucks. But it tastes really good! Once it cools and everything settles, it resembles a 3-D topography map, it looks like snow on mountains! Tastes delicious with a scoop of ice cream. Due to my kids\u2019 food allergies, I used a gluten free devil\u2019s food cake mix, and substituted the pecans with a mix of pepitas and sunflower seeds. I also used less sugar (1.5 cups instead of 2) and it still tastes really sweet. I\u2019ll try 1 cup of sugar next time.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-08-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanCorn"},"reviewBody":"I just took this out of the oven, haven't tried yet but it doesn't look right :( The cream cheese stayed pretty much on top even tho I swirled it & it's very browned, what did I do wrong? Thanks","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-10-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenTooth"},"reviewBody":"I also have this recipe in my most frequently used cake recipes. I know it as earthquake cake as well. It uses box of German Chocolate cake mix instead of devils food. Swirling the cream cheese batter with knife might help resolve the jiggle. I cut back oven temp by about 10\u00b0 once it starts browning in order to get the cream cheese batter more set before I get it out of oven","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-10-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveGrapes"},"reviewBody":"I k now this cake as Earthquake cake. Love it!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-10-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanPopcorn"},"reviewBody":"I made this for our annual Oktoberfest party. I did bake it longer because of the middle jiggle, about 15 min. more all in all. A very moist cake. Easy to make, it's a keeper! Delicious cake.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-06-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleTree"},"reviewBody":"This cake is easy to make and is delicious!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"118026","romance_copy_dek":"We make this for Sunday lunches when the whole family gets together. The cream cheese topping is so good that it doesn't need frosting. \u2014Donna Holdbrooks, Waco, Georgia","enhanced_recipe_title":"German Chocolate Dump Cake","rms_legacy_data":{"RecipeCategories":null,"Ingredients":[{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 cup sweetened shredded coconut","IngredientText":"1 cup sweetened shredded coconut"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1-1\/2 cups chopped toasted pecans, divided ","IngredientText":"1-1\/2 cups chopped toasted pecans, divided "},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size)","IngredientText":"1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size)"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"8 ounces cream cheese, softened","IngredientText":"8 ounces cream cheese, softened"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/2 cup butter, melted","IngredientText":"1\/2 cup butter, melted"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 teaspoons vanilla extract","IngredientText":"2 teaspoons vanilla extract"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 cups confectioners' sugar","IngredientText":"2 cups confectioners' sugar"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips","IngredientText":"1\/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips"}],"FeaturedImage":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/1200x1200\/EXPS_H13X9BZ_118026_C05_06_1b.jpg","RecipeId":118026,"AttachmentSourceId":null,"AttachmentSource":"Taste Recipes","PhotoCredit":"German Chocolate Dump Cake Recipe photo by Taste Recipes","VideoCode":null,"RecipeAttachmentFileName":"EXPS_H13X9BZ_118026_C05_06_1b.jpg","ContributorId":null,"Firstname":"Donna","Lastname":"Holdbrooks","City":"Waco","StateDescription":"Georgia","IsCommunityCook":false,"TimeCallout":"Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling","MinimumServingQuantity":15,"MaximumServingQuantity":15,"Yield":"15 servings.","DigitalTitle":"German Chocolate Dump Cake","SubmittedTitle":"German Chocolate Dump Cake","RecipeTypeId":1,"AverageRating":4.68,"WebPublishedDate":"1\/1\/2018 12:00:00 AM","ContestPlacementId":null,"FbImage":"FB_H13X9BZ_118026_C05_06_1b.jpg","PreparationTimeInMinutes":15,"CookTimeInMinutes":35,"TotalTimeInMinutes":50,"ServingDescription":null,"IsTestKitchenCertified":true,"IsContestWinner":false,"IsCommunityRecipe":false,"PublishedProjectTitle":"German Chocolate Dump Cake","OriginalSourceProject":"German Chocolate Dump Cake","ContestPlacement":"","Trailer":null,"Metadescription":null,"DigitalHeadnotes":"We make this for Sunday lunches when the whole family gets together. The cream cheese topping is so good that it doesn't need frosting. \u2014Donna Holdbrooks, Waco, Georgia","FreezerDirections":"","FreezerDirectionsTitle":"","HTMLTitle":null,"RecipeVersionNumber":null,"WorkflowStatusId":9,"Directions":[{"Direction":"Preheat oven to 350\u00b0. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan. ","SequenceNo":1},{"Direction":" Sprinkle coconut and 1 cup pecans into baking pan. Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Pour batter into prepared pan.","SequenceNo":2},{"Direction":" In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth; beat in confectioners' sugar. Stir in chocolate chips and remaining 1\/2 cup pecans. Spoon over batter. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.","SequenceNo":3}],"RecipeTaxonomies":{"Budget":[],"CookingStyle":[{"Name":"Cooking Style","ID":0},{"Name":"Baking Recipes","ID":111650},{"Name":"Cake Recipes","ID":111690}],"Course":[{"Name":"Course","ID":0},{"Name":"Cakes","ID":94630},{"Name":"Chocolate Cake","ID":95542},{"Name":"Chocolate Cake Dessert Recipes","ID":95738},{"Name":"Chocolate Cake Recipes","ID":95742},{"Name":"Chocolate Dessert Recipes","ID":94646},{"Name":"Coconut Cake","ID":95550},{"Name":"Desserts","ID":94274},{"Name":"German Chocolate Cake","ID":97726}],"Cuisine":[],"HealthyEating":[],"HolidaysAndCelebrations":[{"Name":"Holiday & Celebration Recipes","ID":0},{"Name":"Baby Shower Recipes","ID":104174},{"Name":"Bridal Shower Recipes","ID":104186}],"Ingredients":[{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":0},{"Name":"Cheese Recipes","ID":100417},{"Name":"Chocolate Cake Recipes","ID":100917},{"Name":"Chocolate Chip Recipes","ID":100573},{"Name":"Chocolate Desserts","ID":100577},{"Name":"Chocolate Recipes","ID":100553},{"Name":"Cream Cheese Recipes","ID":100429},{"Name":"Nut Recipes","ID":100501},{"Name":"Pecan Recipes","ID":100513}],"Kids":[],"PartnerRecipes":[],"Publications":[],"WinningRecipes":[],"Tags":[{"Name":"Cooking Style","ID":304328},{"Name":"Easy","ID":304338},{"Name":"Dishes & Beverages","ID":305487},{"Name":"Cakes","ID":305744},{"Name":"German Chocolate Cakes","ID":305782},{"Name":"Gear","ID":303966},{"Name":"13 x 9","ID":303972},{"Name":"Bakeware","ID":303971},{"Name":"Holidays & Events","ID":304368},{"Name":"Events & Gatherings","ID":304515},{"Name":"Potluck","ID":304558},{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":306848},{"Name":"Coconut","ID":307148},{"Name":"Fruits","ID":307104},{"Name":"Nuts & Nut Butters","ID":307449},{"Name":"Pecans","ID":307484},{"Name":"Meal Types","ID":304268},{"Name":"Desserts","ID":304288},{"Name":"Techniques","ID":304150},{"Name":"Baking Breads & Desserts","ID":304158},{"Name":"Toasting","ID":304258},{"Name":"Recipes","ID":324623}]},"ContributorTypeId":16,"NutritionalAnalyisParagraph":"1 piece: 479 calories, 30g fat (12g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 389mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. ","NoOfRatings":22,"GoogleImage16x9":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImages\/EXPS_H13X9BZ_118026_C05_06_1b.jpg","GoogleImage4x3":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImagesPostCard\/EXPS_H13X9BZ_118026_C05_06_1b.jpg","DefaultImageYn":false,"NativeRecipeTemplate":false,"IsMsn":false,"PinterestImage":"","CarouselImages":[],"SponsorLogoImage":"","SponsorID":"","GlobalCookingTips":[],"RecipeSpecificCookingTips":[]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43600,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":311389,"name":"Cakes","slug":"cakes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311324,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Taste Recipes's Test Kitchen is the headquarters for cake recipes. Our pros have all the techniques you need to whip up the perfect cake from scratch.","parent":310796,"count":2975,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cakes\/"},{"term_id":340247,"name":"German Chocolate Cakes","slug":"german-chocolate-cakes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":340178,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"With extra layers and textures, these desserts top a standard chocolate cake any day. Make a German chocolate cake recipe for the family and make it your own.","parent":311389,"count":24,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cakes\/german-chocolate-cakes\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"German Chocolate Dump Cake"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n