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A decadent Strawberry Earthquake Cake topped with fresh strawberries and cream
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Strawberry Earthquake Cake

A delightful dessert featuring creamy cheesecake marbled into a moist strawberry-infused cake, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baking, cheesecake, Dessert Recipe, Earthquake Cake, Strawberry Cake
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 320kcal

Ingredients

Cake Base

  • 1 box vanilla or white cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box) This acts as a perfect base for our cake, contributing a fluffy texture and sweet flavor.
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped Juicy and aromatic, these strawberries will provide a fresh burst in every bite.

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Creamy and rich, this ingredient adds a decadent swath of cheesecake flavor.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar For sweetness, this ingredient will ensure the cream cheese mixture has just the right amount of sugary goodness.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted The melted butter enriches the cake and the cream cheese filling.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Adds aromatic flavor enhancing the overall profile.

Topping

  • 1 cup strawberry pie filling Adds another layer of strawberry goodness to the cake.
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries for garnish Completes the cake beautifully with a pop of color and freshness.

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions.
  • Pour the batter into the greased baking dish, smoothing it out evenly.
  • Sprinkle the chopped fresh strawberries evenly over the batter.
  • In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter and swirl with a knife.
  • Dollop the strawberry pie filling over the cake and lightly swirl.

Baking

  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40–45 minutes, until the edges are golden and the center is set.

Serving

  • Let the cake cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh strawberries.

Notes

For a richer flavor, substitute half of the vanilla cake mix with a strawberry cake mix. Consider adding a teaspoon of lemon juice to the cream cheese mixture for balance. Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.