Strawberry Earthquake Cake
A delightful dessert that combines fresh strawberries with a creamy cream cheese layer, resembling an 'earthquake' with its beautiful cracks and swirls.
Ingredients
For the cake
- 1 box strawberry cake mix Use any favorite brand
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs Should be at room temperature
For the cream cheese layer
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened Should be at room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For serving
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced For topping
- Vanilla ice cream Optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cream Cheese Layer
- While the cake is baking, in another bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and while it's still warm, drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the top of the cake. Use a knife to gently swirl it into the cake.
- Return the cake to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes.
Serving
- Allow the cake to cool before serving. Serve slices plain or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and fresh strawberries on top.
Notes
Make sure your eggs and cream cheese are at room temperature for better mixing. Don't skip the swirling step; it creates the delicious cream cheese marbling that makes this cake special. Let the cake cool completely before slicing for cleaner cuts.