Strawberry Earthquake Cake
Strawberry Earthquake Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of strawberries with a rich cream cheese swirl, all enveloped in a moist strawberry cake. Its name comes from the “cracked” appearance on top, resembling the aftermath of an earthquake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- Cake Batter:
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) strawberry cake mix
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup (109 g) vegetable oil
- Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 ½ cups (312.5 g) confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup (166 g) diced strawberries
- Toppings:
- 2 cups (364 g) white chocolate chips
- Additional diced strawberries for garnish
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Pan:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Make the Cake Batter:
- In a medium bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil.
- Mix until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture:
- In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to blend the softened cream cheese, melted butter, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Gently fold in the diced strawberries.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter in the baking dish.
- Using a knife, gently swirl the cream cheese mixture into the batter to create a marbled effect.
- Sprinkle the white chocolate chips evenly over the top.
- Bake:
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Serve:
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving.
- Garnish with additional diced strawberries.
- For an extra indulgence, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- This cake is best enjoyed warm, highlighting the gooey cream cheese and melted white chocolate.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
- For longer storage, you can freeze the cake for up to 3 months.
Find it online: https://recipe.newsvks.com/strawberry-earthquake-cake/