Easy Strawberry Earthquake Cake Recipe for Dessert Lovers

Easy Strawberry Earthquake Cake is a showstopper dessert with a moist, tender crumb and a luscious strawberry filling. After making this many times, I discovered the trick to a perfect cake every time. The crispy edges and the gooey, melty strawberry center will make your family beg for seconds. Try it with my Easy Baked Greek Lentil Meatballs for a complete meal. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Baked Greek Lentil Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce and Creamy Mushroom Risotto Recipe Easy Dinner Idea.

What You'll Need for Easy Strawberry Earthquake Cake Recipe for Dessert Lovers

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• Strawberry Jello
• Strawberries
• Butter
• Eggs
• Flour
• Sugar
• Coconut
• Pecans
• Vanilla Extract
• Salt
• Cinnamon
• Optional: Whipped Cream
• Optional: Powdered Sugar

How to Make Easy Strawberry Earthquake Cake Recipe for Dessert Lovers

1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare pan: Grease a 9×13 inch pan and set aside.
3. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, coconut, and pecans. Add melted butter and mix until crumbly.
4. Press mixture: Press half of the mixture into the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
5. Mix filling: In another bowl, mix eggs, vanilla, and salt. Add dry ingredients and mix well. Pour over the baked crust.
6. Add strawberries: Sprinkle strawberries over the batter. Crumble the remaining crust mixture over the strawberries.
7. Bake: Bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Cool and serve: Let it cool, then serve with whipped cream and powdered sugar.

Storing & Reheating Easy Strawberry Earthquake Cake Recipe for Dessert Lovers

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: You can prepare the crust and the filling a day ahead and assemble just before baking.

Freezing Easy Strawberry Earthquake Cake Recipe for Dessert Lovers

This cake does not freeze well due to the moisture from the strawberries.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: No need to reheat. Enjoy at room temperature or chilled. Microwave: Do not reheat in the microwave as it can make the cake soggy.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a gluten-free version, substitute the flour with a gluten-free all-purpose flour.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the strawberries with raspberries or blueberries.
• Make-ahead: This cake can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
• Scaling: This recipe can be halved and baked in an 8×8 inch pan.
• Troubleshooting: If the cake is browning too quickly, tent it with aluminum foil.

Easy Strawberry Earthquake Cake Recipe for Dessert Lovers

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

50 mins

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Total

1 hour 5 mins

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Serves

12 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free option

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• Strawberry Jello
• Strawberries
• Butter
• Eggs
• Flour
• Sugar
• Coconut
• Pecans

Seasonings

• Vanilla Extract
• Salt
• Cinnamon

Optional Toppings

• Whipped Cream
• Powdered Sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare pan: Grease a 9×13 inch pan and set aside.
3. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, coconut, and pecans. Add melted butter and mix until crumbly.
4. Press mixture: Press half of the mixture into the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
5. Mix filling: In another bowl, mix eggs, vanilla, and salt. Add dry ingredients and mix well. Pour over the baked crust.
6. Add strawberries: Sprinkle strawberries over the batter. Crumble the remaining crust mixture over the strawberries.
7. Bake: Bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Cool and serve: Let it cool, then serve with whipped cream and powdered sugar.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a gluten-free version, substitute the flour with a gluten-free all-purpose flour.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the strawberries with raspberries or blueberries.
• Make-ahead: This cake can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
• Scaling: This recipe can be halved and baked in an 8×8 inch pan.
• Troubleshooting: If the cake is browning too quickly, tent it with aluminum foil.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: This cake does not freeze well due to the moisture from the strawberries.
• Oven reheat: No need to reheat. Enjoy at room temperature or chilled.
• Microwave reheat: Do not reheat in the microwave as it can make the cake soggy.
• Make ahead: You can prepare the crust and the filling a day ahead and assemble just before baking.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 15g
• Carbs: 45g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 35g
• Sodium: 200mg
• Cholesterol: 60mg
• Sat. Fat: 8g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Easy Strawberry Earthquake Cake Recipe for Dessert Lovers FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Strawberry Earthquake Cake Recipe for Dessert Lovers and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!