Strawberry Earthquake Cake
A rich, gooey dessert made with strawberry cake mix, cream cheese, and fresh berries. This strawberry earthquake cake is bursting with flavor and texture in every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–45 minutes
- Total Time: 50–60 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Desserts & Sweets, Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Cake Base:
1 box strawberry cake mix
Ingredients listed on the box (typically):
3 eggs
1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
1 cup (240 ml) water
Add-ins:
1½ cups fresh or frozen strawberries, chopped
Cream Cheese Layer:
225 g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
3 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prepare the Cake Base:
Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
Grease a 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) baking pan.
Prepare cake mix according to package instructions (mix with eggs, oil, and water).
Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan.
2. Add Strawberries:
Sprinkle half of the chopped strawberries evenly over the batter.
3. Make the Cream Cheese Layer:
In a bowl, beat cream cheese, melted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Spoon this mixture over the cake batter (do not spread fully—leave visible blobs).
4. Finish Assembling & Bake:
Pour the remaining cake batter between the cream cheese scoops.
Sprinkle remaining strawberries on top.
Bake for 35–45 minutes, until the edges are set and center is slightly moist.
5. Cool & Serve:
Let cake cool completely before slicing.
Optionally garnish with extra strawberries or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
The “earthquake” effect is created by the weight of the cream cheese layer sinking into the cake.
Fresh strawberries yield a brighter flavor; frozen work well too, but thaw and drain first.
For extra indulgence, drizzle with white chocolate or serve with whipped cream.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/strawberry-earthquake-cake/
