German Chocolate Dump Cake

We make this for Sunday lunches when the whole family gets together. The cream cheese topping is so good, it doesn't need frosting. Recipe Type: Desserts Total Time: PT50M

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Serving size: 15
Calories per serving: 319

Ingredients:
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 1/2 cups chopped; toasted pecans, divided
1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size)
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips


Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan.

Sprinkle coconut and 1 cup pecans into baking pan. Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Pour batter into prepared pan.

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.

Source: tasteofhome.com