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Strawberry Earthquake Cake

A delightful dessert with layers of chocolate, strawberries, and a creamy filling that comes together quickly for a sweet escape.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix Use a boxed cake mix for convenience.
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup strawberries, hulled and diced Fresh strawberries add flavor.
  • 1 cup chocolate chips Optional, for added chocolate flavor.
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz block of cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until just blended.
  3. Stir in the diced strawberries and chocolate chips gently.
  4. In another bowl, whip together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Pour half of the chocolate cake batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Dollop the cream cheese mixture on top of the batter.
  3. Pour the remaining cake batter over the top.
  4. Bake for about 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing.

Notes

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat. You can customize with nuts or other fruits as desired. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.