Strawberry Earthquake Cake
A delightful mix of melt-in-your-mouth chocolate, creamy filling, and fresh strawberries that creates a dessert truly unforgettable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- Additional strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish by greasing it with butter or non-stick spray.
- Mix the chocolate cake mix with 1 cup of water, 1/2 cup of vegetable oil, and 3 large eggs in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth it out evenly.
- Prepare the cream cheese filling by mixing softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Layer dollops of the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter, followed by the chopped fresh strawberries.
- Top with the remaining cake batter over the cream cheese and strawberries.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips and nuts over the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for at least 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
For variations, consider adding a zesty twist with citrus zest or using a gluten-free chocolate cake mix.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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