Strawberry Earthquake Cake Bars will wow your guests!
Strawberry Earthquake Cake Bars are a delightful dessert that combines the flavors of strawberries and cream cheese in a moist cake, perfect for potlucks and parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until well combined.
- Fold in the chopped strawberries gently into the batter.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the batter.
- Pour the remaining batter over the cream cheese layer and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle shredded coconut and chopped nuts on top, if using.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars and serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use fresh strawberries instead of frozen.
- These bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Feel free to add chocolate chips for an extra treat!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg