Description
This Strawberry Earthquake Cake recipe is a memory maker, featuring a yellow cake with dips and swirls, filled with creamy deliciousness from a cream cheese topping, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. It's easy to prepare, visually impressive, and perfect for any occasion, from potlucks to birthdays.
Ingredients
1 box (15.25 oz) Yellow Cake Mix
8 oz Cream Cheese
2 cups Powdered Sugar
2–3 tablespoons Milk
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1.5 cups Fresh Strawberries
1/2 cup White Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Follow package directions to prepare the yellow cake mix. Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish
- In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy
- Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cake batter. Sprinkle diced strawberries and white chocolate chips (if using) over the top
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake part comes out clean. The cream cheese topping will create delightful "earthquake" cracks
- Let the Strawberry Earthquake Cake cool completely on a wire rack before serving. This Strawberry Earthquake Cake tastes best fully chilled
Notes
For best results, use room temperature cream cheese as it blends much smoother.
Do not overmix the cake batter to ensure a tender cake.
Avoid opening the oven door too frequently during baking.
Always use fresh strawberries for the best flavor, though thawed and drained frozen strawberries can be substituted.
Refrigerate leftover cake tightly covered with plastic wrap or foil for 3-4 days. Do not reheat, as it can alter the texture of the cream cheese topping. Enjoy chilled for optimal taste.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 275 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: Strawberry, Earthquake Cake, Dessert, Cake, Easy