Description

Strawberry Earthquake Cake is a luscious, multi-textured dessert featuring a moist strawberry cake base swirled with a creamy white chocolate and cream cheese layer. Topped with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and chocolate curls, this cake offers a deliciously rich and fruity experience perfect for celebrations or a special treat.

Ingredients

Scale

Cake

15.25 oz strawberry cake mix
Eggs, oil, and water (according to package instructions)

Cream Cheese Swirl

8 oz cream cheese, softened
4 tbsp butter
2 ½ cups powdered sugar
8 oz white chocolate bar (two 4 oz bars), broken into pieces
1 cup chopped strawberries (from total 2 cups)

Topping

8 oz whipped topping
1 cup chopped strawberries (remaining from total 2 cups)
White chocolate curls (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
Mix cake batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix with eggs, oil, and water following the package instructions. Pour the prepared batter evenly into the greased baking dish.
Make cream cheese mixture: In a medium bowl, melt the butter. Using an electric mixer, blend the softened cream cheese with the melted butter until smooth, then gradually incorporate the powdered sugar until fully combined and creamy.
Add cream cheese and toppings: Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture randomly over the cake batter. Sprinkle broken white chocolate pieces and 1 cup of chopped strawberries over the surface.
Swirl the layers: Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl the cream cheese mixture, chocolate, and strawberries into the batter without fully mixing to create a marbled effect.
Bake the cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully cooked.
Cool and frost: Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, spread the whipped topping evenly over the cake.
Garnish and serve: Decorate the top with remaining chopped strawberries and white chocolate curls before slicing and serving.

Notes

Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened before mixing to avoid lumps in the cream cheese swirl.
Use fresh, ripe strawberries for best flavor and texture.
Allow the cake to cool completely before adding whipped topping to prevent it from melting.
You can substitute whipped topping with homemade whipped cream if preferred.
Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Strawberry cake, Earthquake cake, Cream cheese swirl dessert, White chocolate cake, Layered strawberry cake