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Strawberry Earthquake Cake

A delightful twist on dessert featuring strawberries, cream cheese, and a rich chocolate cake base, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix Any brand will do.
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced Can use frozen strawberries, thawed and drained.
Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Toppings
  • 1 cup powdered sugar For sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips For a rich and sweet finish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until well blended.
  3. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  4. Pour half of the chocolate cake batter into the pan. Then, layer the sliced strawberries on top.
  5. In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drop spoonfuls of this mixture over the strawberries, then cover with the remaining chocolate batter.
  6. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

If using frozen strawberries, ensure they are thawed and drained properly. A bit of texture in the cream cheese filling can add character to the cake. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.