Strawberry Earthquake Cake (Printable Version)

Decadent strawberry cake with cream cheese swirls and white chocolate

# What You’ll Need:

→ For the Cake

01 - 1 box (15.25 oz) strawberry cake mix
02 - 3 large eggs
03 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
04 - 1 cup water

→ Cream Cheese Filling

05 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 2 cups powdered sugar
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Add-Ins & Topping

09 - 1 cup white chocolate chips
10 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
11 - 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut (optional)
12 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish thoroughly with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, eggs, oil, and water. Mix until well blended and smooth. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; continue beating until fully combined and fluffy.
04 - Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture randomly over the surface of the cake batter.
05 - Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cream cheese mixture through the cake batter, creating a marbled pattern. Be careful not to overmix.
06 - Sprinkle white chocolate chips, chopped strawberries, coconut, and nuts evenly over the top of the cake.
07 - Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the center is set. A toothpick inserted should come out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter.
08 - Allow the cake to cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • The strawberry and cream cheese combination tastes like the best bakery indulgence you have ever had
  • This cake somehow manages to be fancy enough for company while staying incredibly simple to throw together
02 -
  • The center will look jiggly when you remove it from the oven but it continues cooking as it cools
  • Room temperature ingredients are non-negotiable for getting that smooth cream cheese texture
03 -
  • Use milk instead of water in the cake mix for an incredibly dense and rich texture
  • Chop your strawberries into small pieces so they distribute evenly throughout the batter

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