Strawberry Earthquake Cake Recipe
Delight in the Strawberry Earthquake Cake, a luscious and moist strawberry-flavored cake combined with a creamy cream cheese frosting generously studded with fresh diced strawberries and white chocolate chips. This vibrant and indulgent dessert is perfect for special occasions or any time you crave a sweet, fruity treat with a smooth, rich finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 40-45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients
- 1 box strawberry cake mix (15.25 ounces)
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup vegetable oil
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 package cream cheese, softened (8 ounces)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup diced strawberries (plus extra for garnish)
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
Serving
- Vanilla ice cream (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven & Prep Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan. Line the pan with parchment paper for easy cake removal and to prevent sticking.
- Mix Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Use an electric mixer or whisk to beat the ingredients together until smooth and fully incorporated, about 2-3 minutes.
- Bake Cake: Pour the prepared batter evenly into the greased and lined baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Prepare Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, melted butter, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, and kosher salt together until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and free of lumps.
- Fold in Extras: Gently fold the diced strawberries and white chocolate chips into the cream cheese frosting, ensuring even distribution while being careful not to break up the strawberries.
- Assemble Cake: Once the cake has cooled fully, spread the strawberry and white chocolate cream cheese frosting generously over the top of the cake. Let some of the berries and chocolate chips peek through for added texture and visual appeal.
- Garnish & Serve: Garnish the frosted cake with additional diced strawberries for a fresh colorful touch. Serve each slice optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent and delicious dessert experience.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature eggs and softened cream cheese to ensure smooth batter and frosting.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent melting or runny frosting.
- Fresh diced strawberries add a vibrant freshness, but be gentle while folding to preserve their texture.
- You can substitute white chocolate chips with milk or dark chocolate chips for a different flavor profile.
- This cake is best enjoyed the same day but can be refrigerated for up to 3 days tightly covered.
Keywords: strawberry cake, cream cheese frosting, white chocolate chips, strawberry dessert, layered cake, baked strawberry cake, fruity frosting
