Strawberry Earthquake Cake
This cake combines strawberry cake mix with a cream cheese swirl, strawberries, and chocolate chips.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- baking pan
Ingredients
Cake Base
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 1½ cups fresh or frozen strawberries, chopped
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or chunks
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Cream Cheese Swirl
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven according to the cake mix instructions.
- Prepare the cake mix as directed on the box, then fold in strawberries, white chocolate chips, coconut, and nuts if using.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, and mix until combined.
- Pour half of the cake batter into the baking pan, then dollop the cream cheese mixture on top. Pour the remaining batter over the cream cheese.
- Bake according to the cake mix instructions or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before serving.
Notes
This cake is best served warm or at room temperature. You can add more fruits or nuts for variation.