Description

This Strawberry Earthquake Cake is a rich, gooey dessert with sweet strawberry flavor, creamy cheesecake swirls, coconut, and white chocolate chips baked into every bite. The marbled texture creates pockets of creamy filling and bursts of sweetness throughout the cake.

Ingredients

1 box strawberry cake mix

3 large eggs

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 cup water

1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

1 cup white chocolate chips

1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

2 cups powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Sprinkle the shredded coconut evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Scatter the white chocolate chips evenly over the coconut layer.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the strawberry cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water until the batter is smooth.
Pour the cake batter evenly over the coconut and white chocolate layers without stirring.
In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
Add the melted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese and mix until creamy.
Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter.
Use a knife to gently swirl the cream cheese mixture through the batter to create a marbled effect.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the edges are set but the center remains slightly gooey.
Allow the cake to cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

Top the cooled cake with sliced fresh strawberries for a brighter fruit flavor.

Swap white chocolate chips for vanilla chips or dark chocolate chips for a different sweetness level.

Add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra texture.

Mix a few spoonfuls of strawberry preserves into the cream cheese mixture for a stronger strawberry flavor.

Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 to 5 days due to the cream cheese layer.

Serve chilled, at room temperature, or warm an individual slice in the microwave for 10–15 seconds.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 420 kcal
Sugar: 38 g
Sodium: 320 mg
Fat: 22 g
Saturated Fat: 12 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 52 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 4 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg