Description
This Strawberry Earthquake Cake is the perfect dessert for strawberry lovers! With layers of gooey cream cheese, fresh strawberries, crunchy coconut, and pecans, this cake is as stunning as it is delicious. A quick and easy recipe using a boxed cake mix that’s perfect for gatherings or a cozy treat.
Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz) strawberry cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
- 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Base Layer: Sprinkle coconut and pecans evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Cake Mix: Prepare the cake batter following the box instructions. Pour over the coconut and pecans.
- Cream Cheese Mixture: Beat softened cream cheese, melted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Swirl: Drop spoonfuls of cream cheese mixture onto the batter. Swirl gently with a knife for the “earthquake” effect.
- Strawberries: Scatter diced strawberries evenly across the top of the batter.
- Bake: Bake for 40-45 minutes until edges are set and the center is slightly gooey.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh, ripe strawberries.
- The center of the cake will remain slightly gooey due to the cream cheese layer—this is normal!
- Experiment with toppings like white chocolate chips or additional berries for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
