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Strawberry Earthquake Cake

Strawberry Earthquake Cake: A Creamy Berry Bliss Treat

Strawberry Earthquake Cake is a delightful dessert combining fresh strawberries and creamy swirls of cream cheese in a fluffy cake.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix Can use a homemade cake recipe if preferred.
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Oil Can use melted butter for richer flavor.
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2 cups Strawberries Thaw and drain frozen strawberries well before using.
  • 1/2 cup White Chocolate Chips Can use milk or dark chocolate chips.
  • 1 cup Sweetened Shredded Coconut Can omit if not desired.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans or Walnuts Use any preferred nut or omit entirely.
For the Cream Cheese Swirl
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Use room-temperature for a smooth mixture.
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Should also be at room temperature.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • knife or skewer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. Prepare the strawberry cake mix by following package directions with the eggs, water, and oil until smooth.
  3. Gently fold in strawberries, white chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and optional nuts.
  4. Pour half of the batter into the greased baking pan and spread evenly.
  5. Beat cream cheese and butter together until creamy; mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of cream cheese mixture over the batter and swirl gently.
  7. Pour the remaining batter over the top and smooth out gently.
  8. Bake in preheated oven for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze slices for up to 2 months.

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