Chocolate Earthquake Cake

I got this recipe from my mom and it’s wonderful!  Note from Mom: Do not try to squeeze this into a smaller pan!  You want an earthquake, not a volcano!

• 1 c chopped nuts
• 1 (3.5 oz) can sweetened flaked coconut
• 1 box German Chocolate cake mix, batter prepared according to package directions
• 1/2 c butter
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1  (l lb) box or bag powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease a 9×13″ cake pan.  Cover the bottom of the pan with the nuts and coconut.  Pour the cake batter on top.  Melt the butter in a bowl, add the cream cheese and powdered sugar.  Stir to blend.  Spoon over unbaked batter (you don’t have to stir it in).  Bake 40-42 minutes.

Note:  You cannot test for doneness with a toothpick or cake tester, as the cake will appear sticky even when done.  The icing sinks into the batter as it bakes, forming the white ribbon inside.