Red Velvet Earthquake Cake with Cheesecake and Chocolate Chips Recipe
A decadent Red Velvet Earthquake Cake combining rich red velvet cake batter with creamy cheesecake chunks and melty chocolate chips, creating a luscious, swirled dessert that’s moist, flavorful, and perfect for special occasions or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 9-12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Red Velvet Cake
- 1 box red velvet cake mix (plus ingredients required on the box: typically eggs, oil, and water)
Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into chunks
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Batter: Follow the instructions on the red velvet cake mix box to prepare the cake batter, combining the mix with eggs, oil, and water as directed until smooth.
- Assemble the Cake: Pour half of the prepared red velvet batter into a greased baking pan. Evenly scatter the cream cheese chunks and chocolate chips over the batter. Pour the remaining cake batter on top, trying to cover the cheesecake and chocolate evenly.
- Swirl the Layers: Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl the batter to create a marbled effect with the cheesecake and chocolate between the cake layers. Be careful not to overmix.
- Bake: Place the pan in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for approximately 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake (avoiding cheesecake chunks) comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Slice into squares and serve to enjoy the gooey cheesecake and melted chocolate surprises inside the moist red velvet cake.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for best flavor and texture in the cheesecake chunks.
- Do not over-swirl the batter to maintain distinct cheesecake and chocolate pockets.
- Chocolate chips can be substituted with chunks or white chocolate for variation.
- Chill cream cheese before cutting into chunks to make handling easier.
- Ensure cake is fully cooled before slicing to prevent the cheesecake from oozing out too much.
Keywords: Red Velvet Cake, Cheesecake, Chocolate Chips, Earthquake Cake, Dessert, Swirled Cake
