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Strawberry Earthquake Cake

Strawberry Earthquake Cake is a delightful dessert that features a rich chocolate base topped with a creamy layer of strawberries and cream cheese. This cake is sure to impress at any gathering with its unique and eye-catching appearance.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch baking dish
  • 1 mixing bowls
  • 1 hand mixer or stand mixer
  • 1 rubber spatula
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix 15.25 oz
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped strawberries fresh or frozen
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Beat with a hand mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until well combined.
  • Add the shredded coconut and chopped strawberries to the batter. Mix gently until incorporated.
  • Pour the cake batter into the greased 9x13 inch baking dish and spread it evenly.
  • In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the chocolate cake batter. Use a knife or toothpick to swirl the cream cheese into the cake batter, creating a marbled effect.
  • If using, sprinkle the chopped pecans or walnuts on top of the cake.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
  • For a stronger strawberry flavor, feel free to add more chopped strawberries to the cream cheese mixture.
  • You can serve this cake warm, or it can be refrigerated and enjoyed chilled.
  • This cake pairs well with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

For a stronger strawberry flavor, feel free to add more chopped strawberries to the cream cheese mixture.
You can serve this cake warm, or it can be refrigerated and enjoyed chilled.
This cake pairs well with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.