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Strawberry Earthquake Cake Recipe

Strawberry Earthquake Cake Recipe

Craving a gooey and decadent dessert? This Strawberry Earthquake Cake Recipe delivers big time. It's messy, delicious and full of strawberry flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box white cake mix 15.25 oz
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries chopped
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Preheat and Prep the Pan

  • Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Line with parchment if you like. This prevents sticking. Takes 2 minutes max. Ready for layers!

Make the Cake Base

  • Mix cake mix with melted butter in a bowl. Press evenly into the pan. It forms the crust. Add chopped strawberries on top. Press gently. Sweet fruit layer done.

Sprinkle Coconut

  • Scatter shredded coconut over strawberries. Cover the whole base. Coconut toasts nicely. Adds chew and flavor. Quick and easy step. Looks pretty already.

Mix Cream Cheese Filling

  • Beat softened cream cheese, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Use mixer on medium. Creamy and smooth in 2 minutes. Pours like magic. Sets as it bakes.

Pour Cream Cheese Layer

  • Drizzle cream cheese mixture over coconut. Spread gently with spatula. Don't disturb layers much. It sinks in during baking. Creates gooey center.

Add Toppings

  • Sprinkle white chocolate chips and pecans evenly. Dollop strawberry jam in spots. Swirl lightly with knife. Beautiful mess forming. Oven time next!

Bake Until Golden

  • Bake 35-40 minutes. Edges brown, center jiggles slightly. Cool completely in pan. About 2 hours. Cuts easier cold. Patience pays off!

Notes

  • Use fresh strawberries for best flavor. Frozen works too, thaw first.
  • Soften cream cheese fully. Blends smooth without lumps.
  • Don't overbake. Gooey center is the star.
  • Variation: Swap strawberries for blueberries. Same method.
  • Variation: Use yellow cake mix for classic look.
  • Variation: Add crushed pretzels for salty crunch.
  • Press base firmly. Prevents sogginess.
  • Cool fully before cutting. Holds shape better.
Keyword Strawberry Earthquake Cake Recipe