Strawberry Earthquake Cake Recipe
This Strawberry Earthquake Cake is an easy, show-stopping dessert made with a strawberry cake mix, creamy cheesecake swirls, fresh strawberries, and white chocolate curls. It’s simple to make but looks and tastes bakery-quality, perfect for gatherings or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 box strawberry cake mix (15.25 ounces)
Eggs, oil, and water (as listed on cake mix box)
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoons butter, melted
2 ½ cups powdered sugar
2 white chocolate bars (4 ounces each)
2 cups chopped strawberries, divided
1 container whipped topping (8 ounces)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the strawberry cake mix with eggs, oil, and water according to package directions.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish.
- Beat softened cream cheese with melted butter until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter.
- Break one white chocolate bar into pieces and sprinkle over the batter.
- Stir in 1 cup of chopped strawberries.
- Swirl the mixture gently with a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely, then spread whipped topping evenly over the cake.
- Shave curls from the remaining white chocolate bar and sprinkle on top with the remaining 1 cup strawberries before serving.
Notes
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze slices wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and foil for up to 2 months.
Best enjoyed chilled—no reheating needed.
Try flavor variations such as lemon-blueberry or chocolate-raspberry.
White chocolate chips can be used instead of bars, though texture differs.
Homemade whipped cream can replace whipped topping.
Add nuts like pecans or almonds for crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 39g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
