Description
A rich and gooey strawberry cake made with strawberry cake mix, white chocolate, coconut, and a sweet cream cheese swirl that bakes into a dramatic cracked “earthquake” pattern.
Ingredients
- 1 box strawberry cake mix (about 15.25 oz / 432 g)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- 1/2 cup (100 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200 g) white chocolate chips
- 1 cup (90 g) shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 package (8 oz / 225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (100 g) fresh strawberries, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the strawberry cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water until smooth.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the white chocolate chips and shredded coconut evenly over the batter.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Mix in the melted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter, then gently swirl with a knife.
- Scatter the chopped fresh strawberries over the top and lightly press them into the batter.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the center is set but still slightly gooey and the top is cracked.
- Let the cake cool slightly before serving so the layers can settle.
Notes
- You can swap white chocolate chips for dark chocolate for a deeper flavor.
- Chopped pecans or other nuts can be added for extra crunch.
- For a stronger strawberry flavor, swirl a little strawberry jam into the cream cheese layer.
- Fresh raspberries can be used instead of strawberries for a tart variation.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat individual slices in the microwave for 15 to 20 seconds, or enjoy cold.
- This cake can be made a day ahead and chilled before serving.
- Freezing is possible, but the cream cheese layer may change texture slightly after thawing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
