Earthquake Cake

1 German chocolate cake mix and all ingredients needed to prepare it
1 c. chocolate chips
1 c. coconut
1 c. nuts (optional)
1 pkg. cream cheese
1/4 c. butter
2 1/2 c. powdered sugar

Grease and flour cake pan. Mix chocolate chips, coconut and nuts if desired and place on bottom of cake pan. Mix cake mix as directed and pour onto first layer. Mix softened cream cheese, melted butter, and gradually beat in powdered sugar. Pour across the top of the cake and bake as directed on the cake mix box.

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Food Storage Mexican Chicken Chowder

1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can chicken broth
1 c. water
2 Tbsp. taco seasoning or chicken taco seasoning
1 large can of chicken
1 small can of chicken
1 can corn
1 can black beans
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can chopped green chilies
2 Tbsp. minced dried onions
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. cumin

Mix all ingredients in a crock pot and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Just before serving you can mix in sour cream, chopped green onions or cilantro and serve with tortilla chips. Fresh ingredients can be substituted for all the ingredients. This is a great soup to use up food storage items.

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