Forget the cake mix; we’re making earthquake cake from scratch! With ribbons of cream cheese, coconut, pecans, and plenty of chocolate flavor, this is definitely a cake that will rock your world.
Mix the eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients, then stir in the boiling water. Pour this mixture over the pecans and coconut.
Dollop the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter, then use a thin knife to gently swirl it into the top of the cake batter, creating a marbled effect.