Strawberry Earthquake Cake
A delightful mixture of chocolate, cream cheese, and fresh strawberries producing a whimsical dessert perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- Whipped cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs; mix until smooth.
- Pour half of the prepared batter into the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
- In another bowl, blend the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in the chopped strawberries, shredded coconut, and nuts (if using).
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the batter in the baking dish, distributing it evenly.
- Carefully top with the remaining cake batter, trying to cover the cream cheese layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool before serving with whipped cream.
Notes
Store any uneaten cake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For best flavor, use ripe, fresh strawberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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