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Delicious Strawberry Earthquake Cake topped with strawberries and cream

Strawberry Earthquake Cake

A delightful dessert with vibrant strawberry flavor, a creamy surprise filling, and a striking presentation, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 15.25 oz strawberry cake mix
  • 3 large eggs as per package instructions
  • 1/2 cup oil as per package instructions
  • 1 cup water as per package instructions
Filling Ingredients
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 8 oz white chocolate bar two 4 oz bars
  • 2 cups chopped strawberries divided
  • 8 oz whipped topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix with eggs, oil, and water as directed on the package.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
  4. In a medium bowl, melt the butter. Blend it with the softened cream cheese using an electric mixer until smooth.
  5. Gradually incorporate the powdered sugar.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture onto the batter randomly.
  7. Sprinkle broken white chocolate pieces over the batter and add 1 cup of chopped strawberries.
  8. Gently swirl everything together without fully mixing.
Baking
  1. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Cool completely on a wire rack before spreading whipped topping over the cake.
  3. Garnish with chocolate curls and remaining chopped strawberries before serving.

Notes

Enhance flavor by adding lemon zest or vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Customize with other fruits like blueberries or raspberries for a twist. Serve with a drizzle of chocolate sauce for an extra touch of indulgence.