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Delicious Strawberry Earthquake Cake topped with fresh strawberries and cream.

Strawberry Earthquake Cake

A delightful dessert that harmonizes the sweetness of strawberries with rich white chocolate and a creamy filling, embodying the essence of summer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 box strawberry cake mix plus ingredients listed on the box: eggs, oil, water
  • 1.5 cups fresh or frozen strawberries (chopped) thaw and drain if using frozen
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips or chunks
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 0.5 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. Prepare the strawberry cake mix according to the instructions on the box, adding in the required eggs, oil, and water.
  3. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries, white chocolate chips, sweetened coconut, and nuts (if using).
  4. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
Cream Cheese Filling
  1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
Assembly
  1. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the batter in the pan.
  2. Pour the remaining batter on top and gently swirl together with a knife to create a marbled effect.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 40–45 minutes or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  2. Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

Serve chilled or at room temperature. Pair with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra touch. For storage, keep covered in the refrigerator for 3-5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.