Description

A delightful twist on a classic dessert, the Strawberry Earthquake Cake combines the sweetness of strawberries, the creaminess of a rich cream cheese mixture, and a touch of coconut and white chocolate chips, creating a cake with a crackly, earthquake-like top.

Ingredients

1 box white cake mix

Ingredients required by cake mix (usually water, oil, and eggs)

1 cup strawberries, chopped

1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

4 cups powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup coconut flakes

1/2 cup white chocolate chips

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Follow the instructions on the cake mix box to prepare the cake batter. Once mixed, gently fold in the chopped strawberries and then pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, melted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy.
Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the top of the cake batter in the dish. Don’t worry if it looks messy—this is where the “earthquake” effect happens.
Sprinkle coconut flakes and white chocolate chips over the cake for added flavor and texture.
Place the cake in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes or until the cake is set and the edges are golden brown. The center will be slightly jiggly, which is fine as it will firm up while cooling.
Allow the cake to cool completely. As it cools, the cream cheese mixture will create the signature cracks that give the cake its “earthquake” effect.

Notes

Fresh strawberries work best for this recipe. If using frozen, thaw and drain them to prevent excess moisture.

If you prefer a different flavor, substitute the white cake mix with strawberry or vanilla cake mix.

For a nuttier twist, add chopped pecans or almonds on top.

Refrigerate for up to a week or store at room temperature for 3 days.

This cake can be made ahead of time, and it tastes even better after a day or two.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 350
Sugar: 45g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 50mg