Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box strawberry cake mix (plus ingredients required on the box)
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced (optional for extra strawberry flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer the Ingredients:
- Sprinkle the shredded coconut and chopped nuts evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare the strawberry cake mix according to the package instructions, then pour the batter over the coconut and nuts.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture:
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, melted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the top of the cake batter. Use a knife to swirl the cream cheese mixture through the batter slightly.
- Bake the Cake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the cake is set and the top is golden brown. The cake will have cracks and dips, giving it the “earthquake” appearance.
- Serve:
- Allow the cake to cool for a bit before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally topped with fresh sliced strawberries.
Notes
- This Strawberry Earthquake Cake is a delightful dessert with layers of strawberry flavor, cream cheese, and coconut that create a “cracked” top, resembling an earthquake.
- It’s a fun and visually impressive cake that’s perfect for parties or special occasions.
- The combination of sweet strawberries and rich cream cheese makes this cake both indulgent and irresistible.
- Prep Time: 15min
- Cook Time: 45min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American