Description
A visually stunning and deliciously satisfying Strawberry Earthquake Cake swirled with creamy goodness and scattered with strawberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package yellow cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup crushed strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Mix the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs; whisk until smooth.
- Add the Goodies: Fold in crushed strawberries, coconut, and optional nuts.
- Pour into the Dish: Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: Mix softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
- Swirl it In: Drop spoonfuls of cream cheese mixture over the cake batter and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake It: Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Top: Let the cake cool, then top with whipped topping.
Notes
For best results, use fresh strawberries. This cake freezes beautifully; slice and store in airtight containers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg