Strawberry Earthquake Cake Delivers a Gooey Surprise! 🍓
A deliciously gooey strawberry cake that cracks while baking, creating a delightful surprise.
- 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
Scale
- 1 box of strawberry cake mix
- 1 cup of water
- 1/3 cup of vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup of fresh strawberries, chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup of shredded coconut (optional)
- 1/2 cup of chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until well combined.
- Fold in the chopped strawberries gently.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter.
- Using a knife, swirl the cream cheese mixture into the batter to create a marbled effect.
- If desired, sprinkle shredded coconut and chopped nuts on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before serving to enjoy the gooey texture.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use fresh strawberries instead of frozen.
- Serve with whipped cream for an extra treat.
- This cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- 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