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Strawberry Earthquake Cake Delight

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Strawberry Earthquake Cake Delight is a gooey, rich dessert loaded with creamy swirls, juicy strawberries, sweet coconut, and melty white chocolate. Made easy with a boxed cake mix, this showstopping strawberry cake is perfect for potlucks, holidays, or any occasion that calls for indulgent baking.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 70 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings
  • Category: Dessert / Cake
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American / Southern-Inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • Cake Base:
  • 1 box strawberry cake mix
  • Ingredients listed on the box (typically eggs, vegetable oil, and water)
  • Add-ins:
  • 1½ cups fresh or frozen strawberries, chopped
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips or chunks
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • Cream Cheese Swirl:
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Pour into prepared baking dish.
  3. Sprinkle chopped strawberries, white chocolate chips, coconut, and nuts (if using) evenly over the batter.
  4. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter. Swirl gently with a knife.
  6. Bake for 45–50 minutes, until the top is golden and center is mostly set but gooey.
  7. Let cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or chilled.

Notes

  • Use thawed and drained frozen strawberries to prevent excess moisture.
  • Skip the nuts if preferred, or try toasted almonds.
  • Add a drizzle of strawberry glaze for extra sweetness.
  • For a more intense flavor, mix in crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
  • Try a tropical twist with pineapple chunks and no chocolate.

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