Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this decadent Strawberry Earthquake Cake recipe! The combination of rich chocolate cake, creamy strawberry filling, and a crunchy pecan topping creates a seismic explosion of flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Prepare the chocolate cake batter according to package instructions. Pour into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add melted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter. Sprinkle diced strawberries, chocolate chips, pecans, and coconut (if using) evenly over the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs. The cake will have a crater-like appearance.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American