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A vibrant Strawberry Earthquake Cake with a rich cream cheese swirl.

Quick way to grow Strawberry Earthquake Cake

This impressive Strawberry Earthquake Cake features a moist chocolate cake base with a sweet and tangy strawberry cream cheese filling. As the cake bakes, the filling sinks and creates an "earthquake" like appearance, making every slice unique and delicious.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients to prepare)
  • 1 (3.4 oz) box vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1.5 cups whole milk
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
For the "Earthquake" Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
For the Topping (Optional)
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 0.5 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 2 tbsp chocolate syrup for drizzling
  • 0.5 cup whipped cream for serving

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • large bowl
  • electric mixer
  • medium bowl
  • whisk
  • wire rack

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, instant pudding mix, eggs, milk, and vegetable oil; beat until smooth.
  3. Pour the cake batter evenly into the prepared baking pan and set aside.
Make the "Earthquake" Filling
  1. In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  2. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
  3. Gently fold in the diced fresh strawberries.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Drop spoonfuls of the strawberry cream cheese filling over the chocolate cake batter in the pan.
  2. Swirl lightly with a knife if desired to create a marbled effect on the surface.
  3. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake part comes out clean.
  4. Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Optional Topping and Serving
  1. For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled cake.
  2. Garnish with sliced fresh strawberries, a drizzle of chocolate syrup, and a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
  3. Serve chilled and enjoy your delicious Strawberry Earthquake Cake!

Notes

For an even richer chocolate flavor, use a dark chocolate cake mix. You can also add chocolate chips to the filling for extra texture. Ensure the cream cheese is truly softened to avoid lumps in your filling.