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Strawberry Earthquake Cake (Easy Cream Cheese Dessert)

Strawberry Earthquake Cake (Easy Cream Cheese Dessert)

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A rich, cracked-textured sheet cake layered with strawberries, coconut, and cream cheese. Tangy pockets form during baking for a moist, dynamic dessert. No frosting or special equipment required.

  • Total Time: 60
  • Yield: 12 slices 1x

Ingredients

Scale

1 box (15.25 oz) white or vanilla boxed cake mix
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
1 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F
Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper
Mix cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil according to box instructions
Spread half the batter evenly in the prepared pan
Top with shredded coconut and white chocolate chips
Scatter halved strawberries over the coconut layer
Whisk cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth
Drop spoonfuls of cream cheese mixture across the strawberries
Spoon remaining cake batter over top, spreading gently
Bake for 45 minutes until golden

Notes

Allow cake to cool completely before slicing to retain shape. Refrigerate leftovers. Boxed cake mix ensures optimal crumb; homemade batter may alter texture. Strawberry cake mix boosts berry flavor. Yellow cake mix is a suitable alternative.

  • Author: Tiramisu Cake
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 45
  • Category: Strawberry Dessert Recipes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 260
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg