The Best Strawberry Earthquake Cake (Easy Cream Cheese Dessert)
A simple, swirled cake with a strawberry base and creamy, tangy cream cheese pockets. Perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Baking, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz) strawberry cake mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup water
- 3 large eggs
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, melted butter, water, and eggs. Stir until smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared dish.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and softened butter until fluffy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until thick.
- Drop spoonfuls of cream cheese mixture over batter. Swirl with a knife.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely, then top with fresh strawberries.
Notes
For best results, use room-temperature cream cheese. Store leftovers in the fridge.