Ingredients
1 c. sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 c. chopped toasted pecans
1 box German chocolate cake mix, plus ingredients called for on box
8 oz. cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/2 c. butter, melted
2 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
kosher salt
2 c. chocolate chips
Vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)
Preparation
Step 1Preheat oven to 350° and grease a 9"-x-13” baking pan with cooking spray. Spread coconut and pecans on the bottom of the pan.Step 2Prepare cake batter according to package directions, then pour on top of coconut and pecans. Step 3In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla and a pinch of salt. Beat with a hand mixer until light and fluffy. Spread the mixture over the chocolate batter then sprinkle chocolate chips on top. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Step 4Serve warm with ice cream.
