Description
This Strawberry Earthquake Cake is a decadent and visually striking dessert. With a strawberry cake base and a creamy, tangy cream cheese filling swirled throughout, it creates an “earthquake” effect when baked, offering a delicious combination of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the strawberry cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs until well combined.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese filling onto the cake batter.
- Use a knife or a skewer to swirl the cream cheese filling into the batter, creating a marbled effect.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the cake is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan before serving.
Notes
- For an added touch, you can sprinkle powdered sugar over the cooled cake for extra sweetness.
- The cake can be made a day ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Feel free to add some fresh strawberries or whipped cream on top before serving for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes