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Strawberry Earthquake Cake

Strawberry Earthquake Cake: A Creamy Slice of Joy

Indulge in a slice of Strawberry Earthquake Cake, a delightful dessert with fresh strawberries and creamy swirls that captivates the palate.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix can substitute with white or yellow cake mix
  • 2 cups Sliced Fresh Strawberries consider using extra diced strawberries between layers
  • 3 large Eggs essential for binding
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable Oil neutral oil can be used as a replacement
  • 1 cup Milk helps create a tender texture
For the Cream Cheese Swirl
  • 1 cup Sweetened Shredded Coconut infuses extra texture and flavor
  • 1 cup Chopped White Chocolate semi-sweet or yogurt chips can be substituted
  • 0.5 cup Butter melted
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar sweetens the cream cheese
  • 1 tsp Alcohol-free Vanilla enhances the flavor profile

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. Spread the sweetened shredded coconut evenly along the bottom of the greased pan.
  3. Combine the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and milk in a large bowl and blend until smooth.
  4. Pour the batter over the layered base in the pan.
  5. Beat the cream cheese with melted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until fluffy.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter and swirl with a knife.
  7. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
  8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Cool completely before cutting for clean slices. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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