Strawberry Earthquake Cake: An Easy Indulgence for Homemade Bliss
This Strawberry Earthquake Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of strawberries with a rich, gooey texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup coconut flakes
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the chocolate cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil until well combined.
- Pour half of the batter into a greased baking pan.
- Layer the sliced strawberries and coconut flakes over the batter.
- Mix the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth, then dollop it over the strawberries.
- Pour the remaining cake batter over everything, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts on top if using.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture.
- Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream for a decadent treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg