Strawberry Earthquake Cake
A delightful dessert that combines rich chocolate, fresh strawberries, and a creamy filling in a whimsical and chaotic appearance.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup strawberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix well until smooth.
- Spread half of the cake batter in the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the chopped strawberries and chocolate chips evenly over the batter.
- In a separate bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drop dollops of the cream cheese mixture over the strawberries.
- Pour the remaining cake batter over the cream cheese layers and spread gently.
Baking
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool before slicing. Enjoy it warm or at room temperature.
Notes
The ‘earthquake’ effect is what makes this cake unique, so embrace the messy look! You can substitute strawberries with raspberries or blueberries. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat.