Strawberry Earthquake Cake Delight (Print-Friendly Version)
Strawberry cake layered with cream cheese, coconut, and chocolate chips for a decadent crowd-pleaser.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Cake Base
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1 box strawberry cake mix
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3 large eggs
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1/3 cup vegetable oil
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1 cup water
→ Filling and Garnish
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1 cup chopped fresh or frozen strawberries
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1/2 cup white chocolate chips or chunks
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1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
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1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
→ Cream Cheese Swirl
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8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously grease a 9x13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
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Combine strawberry cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water in a large bowl. Blend until smooth and thoroughly incorporated. Spread batter evenly in the prepared baking dish.
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Scatter chopped strawberries evenly over the cake batter. Sprinkle white chocolate chips and shredded coconut uniformly across the surface. Add chopped pecans or walnuts if desired.
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In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until mixture is creamy and spreadable.
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Spoon dollops of the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter. Using a butter knife, gently swirl through the batter in S-shapes to create a marbled pattern.
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Place cake on the center rack of the oven. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is just set with a slight wobble. Cool in the pan before slicing.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For extra gooey results, serve slightly warm. Cool fully before refrigerating for clean slices.