Description
A deliciously moist and flavorful Strawberry Earthquake Cake made with a strawberry cake mix, fresh strawberries, white chocolate, coconut, and a creamy cream cheese swirl. Perfect for strawberry lovers seeking a unique, irresistible dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or chunks
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Fresh Ingredients
- 1½ cups fresh or frozen strawberries (chopped)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
Wet Ingredients
- Ingredients listed on the box (usually eggs, oil, and water)
- 2½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cake.
- Prepare Pan: Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Cake Batter: Prepare the strawberry cake mix according to the package directions, typically combining eggs, oil, and water.
- Add Mix-ins: Gently fold in chopped strawberries, white chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and nuts if using, evenly distributing them.
- Pour Batter: Pour half of the prepared batter into the greased baking pan, spreading evenly.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until creamy.
- Add Cream Cheese Dollops: Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter layer in the pan.
- Top with Remaining Batter: Pour the remaining cake batter over the cream cheese dollops and gently swirl with a knife or spatula to create a marbled effect.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool completely before slicing and serving to set the cream cheese swirl and flavors.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for best flavor, but frozen can work as well—just thaw and drain excess moisture.
- Adjust the amount of nuts based on preference or omit for nut-free option.
- The cream cheese mixture adds richness and a tangy contrast to the sweet cake.
- Ensure cake is fully cooled before slicing to maintain clean pieces.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Strawberry Cake, Cream Cheese Swirl, Dessert, Cake Mix Recipe, White Chocolate, Coconut, Nutty Cake, Moist Cake
