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Strawberry Earthquake Cake Recipe

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Strawberry Earthquake Cake is a luscious, moist strawberry-flavored dessert featuring a rich cream cheese frosting loaded with white chocolate chips and fresh strawberries. This easy-to-make cake combines a strawberry cake base with a decadent, creamy topping that cracks open upon baking, revealing pockets of sweet white chocolate and juicy strawberries for a delightful texture contrast. Perfect for gatherings or a special treat, it can be served warm or chilled with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

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Cake

  • 1 box (15.25 ounces) strawberry cake mix
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup vegetable oil

Frosting and Filling

  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 2 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup diced strawberries (plus extra for garnish)
  • 2 cups white chocolate chips

Optional Serving

  • Vanilla ice cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9×13 inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
  2. Make the Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth and fully blended.
  3. Pour Batter into Pan: Pour the prepared cake batter evenly into the greased baking pan, spreading gently to the edges.
  4. Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting: In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and melted butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, and kosher salt, mixing well until fully combined and smooth.
  5. Fold in Strawberries and White Chocolate: Gently fold in 1 cup diced strawberries and 2 cups white chocolate chips into the cream cheese frosting mixture.
  6. Layer Topping on Cake Batter: Spoon dollops of the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter in the pan. Using a knife or spatula, gently swirl the mixture slightly into the cake batter, but do not fully blend.
  7. Bake: Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly but mostly cooked through. The topping will crack and create pockets in the cake, resembling an ‘earthquake’ effect.
  8. Cool and Garnish: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Garnish with extra fresh strawberries on top before serving.
  9. Optional Serving: Serve slices warm or chilled, optionally accompanied by vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.

Notes

  • Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the frosting.
  • You can substitute white chocolate chips with white chocolate chunks for a more rustic texture.
  • The cake is best served the same day but can be refrigerated and served chilled the next day.
  • Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and texture contrast.
  • To prevent the topping from sinking too much, spread gently and swirl lightly into the batter.

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