Strawberry Earthquake Cake
A delicious blend of rich chocolate, sweet strawberries, and creamy filling that impresses at any gathering.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
For the Filling and Topping
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- to taste whipped cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs until well combined.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Spoon dollops of the cream cheese mixture over the batter, and then sprinkle the chopped strawberries, shredded coconut, and optional nuts over the top.
- Pour the remaining batter over everything in the dish.
Baking
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
- Let it cool before serving with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Add a drizzle of chocolate syrup for extra flavor, experiment with different fruits, and serve warm for a lovely, gooey texture.