Strawberry Earthquake Cake
Strawberry Earthquake Cake is a delicious dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate with a delightful strawberry surprise. With its marbled cake texture and creamy cream cheese filling, this cake is sure to impress at any gathering.
Equipment
- 1 9x13 inch baking pan
- multiple mixing bowls
- 1 electric mixer or whisk
- 1 rubber spatula
- 1 set measuring cups and spoons
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix 15.25 oz.
- 1 cup water
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup cream cheese 8 oz., softened.
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries chopped.
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 6 oz.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until well combined, about 2-3 minutes.
- In another bowl, whip the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Pour half of the chocolate cake batter into the prepared pan and smooth it out evenly.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the chocolate batter, then sprinkle the chopped strawberries and chocolate chips on top.
- Pour the remaining chocolate batter over the filling and gently swirl with a knife to create an 'earthquake' effect.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
Notes
Feel free to substitute fresh strawberries with frozen strawberries if fresh ones are not available. Just make sure to thaw and drain any excess moisture before using. This cake can be served warm or cold; the flavor enhances as it cools. For an extra touch, you can dust the cooled cake with additional powdered sugar before serving.