Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of our Irresistible Strawberry Earthquake Cake, a show-stopping dessert that combines moist vanilla cake with juicy strawberries and a creamy cream cheese layer. Perfect for any occasion—from birthdays to casual get-togethers—this cake is not only easy to make but also visually stunning, featuring vibrant strawberry hues that are sure to impress your guests. Each slice offers a flavor explosion, with the sweetness of strawberries and the richness of cream cheese creating an unforgettable treat. Customize it with your favorite nuts or chocolate to give it a personal touch, and enjoy a dessert that’s as delicious as it is beautiful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix
- 1.5 cups Fresh or Frozen Strawberries (if using frozen, ensure they’re thawed and drained)
- 1 cup White Chocolate Chips or Chunks (dark chocolate can be substituted)
- 1 cup Sweetened Shredded Coconut (can be omitted if desired)
- 0.5 cup Chopped Pecans or Walnuts (can be swapped with almonds)
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (ensure it’s softened)
- 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter (equal parts oil can be used for dairy-free)
- 2.5 cups Powdered Sugar (granulated sugar can be used but may affect texture)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (almond extract can substitute)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix with strawberries until blended. Fold in white chocolate chips.
- For the cream cheese layer, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Pour half of the cake batter into the baking dish, dollop cream cheese mixture on top, then cover with remaining batter.
- Bake for approximately 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg