Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Strawberry Earthquake Cake, a deliciously sweet treat with a tropical twist. This cake is a delightful combination of strawberry cake, juicy strawberries, white chocolate, coconut, and nuts, all swirled with a creamy cheesecake layer. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- Ingredients from the cake mix (eggs, oil, water)
- 1.5 cups fresh or frozen strawberries (chopped)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or chunks
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2.5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the strawberry cake mix according to the package directions.
- Gently fold in the chopped strawberries, white chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts (if using).
- Pour half of the batter into your prepared pan.
- Cream Cheese Layer: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract—mix it all together until creamy.
- Drop spoonfuls of your cream cheese mixture over the batter.
- Pour the remaining cake batter on top, then gently swirl the knife through the mixture.
- Baking: Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the center is set.
- Let it cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg