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Strawberry Earthquake Cake Recipe

Strawberry Earthquake Cake Recipe


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  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Description

Sweet strawberry earthquake cake erupts with delightful layers of creamy cheesecake and strawberry surprise. Crumbly cake base meets tangy filling, creating a dessert sensation you won’t forget.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 1 cup strawberries, chopped
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cups powdered sugar

Cake Mix Additional Ingredients:

  • Water (as required by cake mix)
  • Vegetable oil (as required by cake mix)
  • Eggs (as required by cake mix)

Toppings and Extras:

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup coconut flakes
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and thoroughly coat a 9×13 inch baking pan with non-stick spray.
  2. Mix the cake batter following package guidelines, gently incorporating fresh strawberry pieces throughout the mixture.
  3. Spread the strawberry-studded cake batter evenly across the prepared baking pan, creating a smooth surface.
  4. Whip cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
  5. Strategically dollop the cream cheese mixture across the cake batter, creating random, uneven patches.
  6. Generously scatter white chocolate chips and coconut flakes over the entire surface, ensuring even distribution.
  7. Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes until the edges turn golden and the center sets completely.
  8. Remove from oven and let the cake cool naturally, allowing the signature cracked “earthquake” texture to develop.
  9. Once cooled, slice and serve, revealing pockets of creamy filling and fruity strawberry surprises within each piece.

Notes

  • Gently fold strawberries into cake batter to prevent color bleeding and maintain fruit integrity.
  • Use room temperature cream cheese and butter for smoother, lump-free cheesecake topping.
  • Check cake doneness by inserting a toothpick near the center – it should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  • For gluten-free version, substitute regular cake mix with a gluten-free alternative and ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 484
  • Sugar: 48 g
  • Sodium: 210 mg
  • Fat: 29 g
  • Saturated Fat: 17 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 53 g
  • Fiber: 1.5 g
  • Protein: 3.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 50 mg