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Strawberry Earthquake Cake

A rich and gooey strawberry cake with a creamy cheesecake swirl, crunchy pecans, coconut, and white chocolate chips. This dessert is a true showstopper with an 'earthquake' effect!

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JUE

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Creating Your Masterpiece

Prepare the Baking Dish:
Grease the baking dish and sprinkle coconut and pecans.
Mix the Cake Batter:
Prepare the strawberry cake mix and pour over the coconut layer.
Make the Cream Cheese Mixture:
Blend cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
Create the Swirls:
Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mix and swirl it into the batter.
Add the Toppings:
Sprinkle chocolate chips, marshmallows, and fresh strawberries.
Bake to Perfection:
Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes until golden and set.
Finishing Touch:
Drizzle white chocolate ganache for extra indulgence.
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How to Make the Ultimate Strawberry Earthquake Cake

Prepare the Baking Dish
Grease the baking dish and sprinkle coconut and pecans.
Mix the Cake Batter
Prepare the strawberry cake mix and pour over the coconut layer.
Make the Cream Cheese Mixture
Blend cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
Create the Swirls
Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mix and swirl it into the batter.
Add the Toppings
Sprinkle chocolate chips, marshmallows, and fresh strawberries.
Bake to Perfection
Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes until golden and set.
Finishing Touch
Drizzle white chocolate ganache for extra indulgence.
Baking Tips
For a richer taste, use whole milk instead of water when preparing the cake mix.
Chill the cake for 30 minutes after baking for cleaner slices.
Use a butter knife to create deep swirls for the best 'earthquake' effect.
Substitute white chocolate chips with dark chocolate for a different flavor twist.
Add crushed freeze-dried strawberries on top for extra strawberry flavor.
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Strawberry Earthquake Cake

A rich and gooey strawberry cake with a creamy cheesecake swirl, crunchy pecans, coconut, and white chocolate chips. This dessert is a true showstopper with an 'earthquake' effect!

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Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
Total Time
55 Minutes
Chef
JUE
Category
Dessert
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
American
Yield
10 servings
Dietary
Vegetarian
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Ingredients

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1 box strawberry cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box: eggs, oil, water)
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1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
03
1/2 cup chopped pecans (or walnuts)
04
8 oz cream cheese (softened)
05
1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
06
2 cups powdered sugar
07
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08
1 cup white chocolate chips
09
1/2 cup fresh strawberries (diced, optional)
10
1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder (optional, for a fluffier texture)
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1/4 cup heavy cream (for a richer cream cheese swirl)
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract (for extra depth of flavor)
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1/3 cup mini marshmallows (for a gooey surprise layer)
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1/4 cup strawberry jam (swirled into the batter for more fruitiness)
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1 tablespoon lemon zest (for a fresh citrus balance)
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1/4 cup brown sugar (for extra caramelization in the base)
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (to enhance the warmth of the flavors)
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1/2 cup white chocolate ganache (drizzled on top after baking)

Instructions

01
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02
Sprinkle the coconut and chopped pecans evenly over the bottom of the baking dish.
03
Prepare the strawberry cake mix according to the package instructions and pour it over the coconut and pecans.
04
In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until smooth.
05
Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter and use a knife to create swirls.
06
Sprinkle white chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and diced strawberries over the batter.
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Drizzle strawberry jam over the top for an extra fruity layer.
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Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the cake is set but still slightly gooey in the center.
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Let the cake cool slightly, then drizzle with white chocolate ganache before serving.