Tsunami Cake for Birthday

Ingredients

For Cake:

1. 1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened)
2. 1 cup chopped pecans
3. 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients specified on the box)

For Cream Cheese Frosting:

1. 8 oz cream cheese, softened
2. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3. 4 cups powdered sugar
4. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps

Step 1: Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the cake mix box.

Step 2: Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.

Step 3: Sprinkle shredded coconut and chopped pecans evenly on the bottom of the pan.

Step 4: Prepare the chocolate cake batter according to the instructions on the box.

Step 5: Pour the cake batter over the coconut and pecans in the pan.

Step 6: Bake according to the box instructions, ensuring the cake is cooked through.

Step 7: While the cake is baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

Step 8: Once the cake is done baking, let it cool for a few minutes, then spread the cream cheese frosting over the warm cake.

Step 9: Allow the Tsunami Cake to cool completely before serving.

Indulge in the decadent layers of chocolate, coconut, and pecans in this Tsunami Cake for a delightful dessert experience. Enjoy!