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Strawberry Earthquake Cake
Caroline

Strawberry Earthquake Cake

This Strawberry Earthquake Cake combines fluffy strawberry cake with pockets of creamy cheesecake, juicy strawberries, and sweet white chocolate chips. A rich, indulgent dessert perfect for celebrations or weekend baking.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box (15.25 ounces) strawberry cake mix
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup water
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2.5 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup diced strawberries (plus extra for garnish)
  • 2 cups white chocolate chips

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer or whisk
  • spatula
  • measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, water, and oil. Beat until smooth. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  3. Bake the base layer for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  4. In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese and melted butter until smooth. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar, then mix in vanilla and salt.
  5. Remove cake from oven, sprinkle diced strawberries and white chocolate chips over the top. Dollop cream cheese mixture across the surface.
  6. Return to the oven and bake another 15–20 minutes, until cream cheese is slightly golden.
  7. Let the cake rest for 30 minutes. Garnish with extra strawberries or serve with ice cream.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, add a tablespoon of strawberry jam to the cream cheese mixture.
  • To prevent sinking, toss strawberries lightly in flour before adding them to the cake.
  • This cake tastes even better the next day after chilling in the refrigerator.