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A delightful strawberry cake

Easy Strawberry Earthquake Cake Recipe

Strawberry Earthquake Cake is a fun and delicious dessert with a rich, gooey texture and pockets of cream cheese throughout.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer (or whisk)
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

Cake Base

  • 1 box strawberry cake mix
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs

Cream Cheese Layer

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Add-ins

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Cake Batter:
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
    Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
    In a large bowl, mix together the strawberry cake mix, milk, vegetable oil, and eggs until well combined and smooth. Set aside.
    Flour is gently poured into a mixing bowl
  • Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture:
    In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, melted butter, and powdered sugar until creamy and smooth.
    Creaming butter and sugar in a stand mixer
  • Assemble the Cake:
    Pour the strawberry cake batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
    Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter. Do not stir—this will create the "earthquake" effect while baking.
    Sprinkle the white chocolate chips, fresh strawberries, and optional coconut or nuts evenly over the top.
    Pink batter is carefully poured into a prepared cake pan
  • Bake the Cake:
    Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set but slightly gooey.
    Let the cake cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
    Freshly baked cake, cooling on a wire rack
  • Serve and Enjoy:
    Serve warm as-is or with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence!
    A beautiful strawberry cake, generously frosted in a vibrant pink icing

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Notes

✅ Don’t overmix the batter; this keeps the cake light and fluffy.
✅ Use room temperature ingredients for smoother blending.
✅ For extra strawberry flavor, add ½ teaspoon of strawberry extract.
✅ Drizzle melted white chocolate over the cooled cake for a gourmet touch.
Keyword American Cuisine, Dessert, Earthquake Cake, Easy Baking, Strawberry Cake