Easy Strawberry Earthquake Cake with White Chocolate & Cream Cheese
Indulge in the sweet chaos of Strawberry Earthquake Cake, where layers of velvety cream cheese mingle with fresh strawberries, creating a delightful eruption of flavor in every slice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- Ingredients listed on the box
- 1½ cups fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or chunks
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with vegetable oil or cooking spray.
3. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, oil, and eggs.
4. Blend the ingredients with a mixer or whisk for about 2 minutes until smooth.
5. Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
6. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy in another bowl.
7. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until well combined.
8. Pour in milk and vanilla extract, beating until velvety and fluffy.
9. Spoon dollops of cream cheese mixture over the cake batter evenly.
10. Gently swirl the cream cheese into the batter with a knife or spatula.
11. Scatter fresh strawberries generously over the cream cheese layer.
12. Drizzle remaining cake batter over the strawberries, partially covering them.
13. Bake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
14. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes after baking.
15. Toast sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes.
16. Sprinkle toasted almonds over the cooled cake and slice into pieces.
Notes
Mix the cake batter until just combined, avoiding overmixing to keep it light and fluffy.
Gently fold in fresh strawberries for bursts of flavor and moisture throughout the cake.
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