Strawberry Earthquake Cake
A delightful dessert that combines cake with fresh strawberries, featuring a marbled cream cheese swirl for an explosion of flavor in every bite.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 290kcal
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 box vanilla or white cake mix (along with the ingredients listed on the box)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
For the Cream Cheese Mixture
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Topping
- 1 cup strawberry pie filling
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix with the ingredients listed on the box until smooth.
- Pour the batter evenly into the greased baking dish.
- Scatter the chopped fresh strawberries over the batter.
Making the Cream Cheese Mixture
- In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter and gently swirl it through with a knife.
Baking
- Dollop the strawberry pie filling over the top, swirling lightly again.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, until edges are golden brown and the center is set.
- Allow the cake to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
- Top with fresh strawberries before serving.
Notes
Make sure the cream cheese is thoroughly softened before mixing. For a stronger strawberry flavor, add a splash of strawberry extract. Consider mixing in other berries for a mixed berry variation.