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Strawberry Earthquake Cake

Strawberry Earthquake Cake: A Sweetly Explosive Delight

Indulge in the Strawberry Earthquake Cake, a dessert that combines juicy strawberries, creamy cheese, and rich chocolate for an unforgettable treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix Use gluten-free if needed.
  • 3 large Eggs Beaten until pale.
  • 1/2 cup Oil Vegetable or coconut oil.
For the Strawberry Layer
  • 2 cups Strawberries Fresh or thawed frozen, drained.
For the Cream Cheese Swirl
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Greek yogurt can be used for a lighter version.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk or electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • knife or toothpick

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine chocolate cake mix, eggs, and oil, stirring until smooth.
  3. Gently fold in the strawberries and half of the cream cheese mixture.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, dollop the remaining cream cheese over, and swirl gently.
  5. Bake for 30-40 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
  6. Cool for about 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh or thoroughly thawed strawberries and avoid overmixing the batter once the strawberries and cream cheese are added.

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