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Earthquake Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Amina
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Earthquake Cake is a luscious strawberry-flavored dessert featuring a moist strawberry cake base swirled with a creamy cheesecake mixture, white chocolate, and fresh strawberries. Topped with whipped topping, white chocolate curls, and additional strawberries, it’s a perfect cake for gatherings and celebrations, offering a delightful combination of creamy, fruity, and sweet flavors.

Ingredients

Cake Mix

  • 1 box strawberry cake mix (15.25 ounces)
  • Eggs, oil, and water as called for on the cake mix box

Cream Cheese Mixture

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 ½ cups powdered sugar

Toppings and Add-ins

  • 2 white chocolate bars (4 ounces each)
  • 2 cups chopped strawberries, divided
  • 1 container whipped topping (8 ounces)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and allow for even baking.
  2. Mix Cake Batter: In a large bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix with the eggs, oil, and water as specified on the cake mix box instructions. Mix well until smooth.
  3. Pour Batter: Pour the prepared cake batter evenly into the greased baking dish.
  4. Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: Melt the butter. In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to combine the melted butter and softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar until fully incorporated and creamy.
  5. Layer Cream Cheese: Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter in the pan, distributing it evenly.
  6. Add White Chocolate: Break up one white chocolate bar into small pieces and sprinkle them evenly on top of the cake batter and cream cheese mixture.
  7. Add Strawberries: Sprinkle 1 cup of the chopped strawberries evenly over the cake batter layer.
  8. Swirl Mixtures: Use a knife to gently swirl the cake batter, cream cheese mixture, white chocolate pieces, and strawberries together, creating a marbled effect.
  9. Bake Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully baked.
  10. Cool and Frost: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, spread the container of whipped topping evenly over the surface of the cake.
  11. Prepare White Chocolate Curls: Use a vegetable peeler to shave curls from the remaining white chocolate bar for an attractive garnish.
  12. Garnish Cake: Sprinkle the white chocolate curls and the remaining 1 cup of chopped strawberries evenly over the whipped topping for a beautiful presentation.

Notes

  • Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened for easier mixing.
  • The swirling step creates a marbled effect; do not overmix to maintain distinct layers.
  • White chocolate bars can be substituted with chips if needed, but results may vary.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before adding whipped topping to prevent melting.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for best freshness.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://aminabakes.com/earthquake-cake-recipe/