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Strawberry Earthquake Cake

This Strawberry Earthquake Cake is gooey, rich, slightly messy in the best way, and packed with strawberries, creamy cheesecake swirls, and bursts of white chocolate. A make-it-again-immediately kind of dessert!

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 box strawberry cake mix (plus ingredients on the box — typically eggs, oil, and water)
  • 1 cup chopped fresh or frozen strawberries
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

For the cream cheese swirl:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Prepare the cake mix according to package directions. Stir in strawberries, white chocolate chips, and optional nuts or coconut.
  3. Pour batter into the baking dish and spread evenly.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
  5. Dollop cream cheese mixture over the cake batter and swirl gently with a knife or skewer.
  6. Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until the center is just set and edges are golden. A toothpick may come out with moist crumbs.
  7. Cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing. Serve warm, room temp, or chilled.

Notes

  • Don’t overbake — the gooey center is key!
  • Room temp cream cheese and butter make the swirl smoother.
  • Let cake cool before slicing to help it set.
  • Fresh strawberries work best, but thawed frozen berries are okay too.
  • Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or serve with ice cream.
  • Author: Selena Trump
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 32g
  • Sodium: 270mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: earthquake cake, strawberry cake, gooey dessert, cream cheese swirl, strawberry dessert