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Strawberry Earthquake Cake

A delightful dessert that combines chocolate and cream cheese with fresh strawberries, creating an irresistible indulgence perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix Use your preferred brand.
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs Room temperature for better mixing.
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped Avoid using frozen strawberries.
For the cream cheese layer
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Should be at room temperature.
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the topping
  • 1 cup powdered sugar For drizzling.
  • 1/4 cup milk Adjust for desired consistency.
  • to taste fresh strawberries, sliced For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package instructions. Combine it with 1 cup of water, 1/2 cup of vegetable oil, and 3 large eggs. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  3. Gently fold in the chopped fresh strawberries into the batter.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. While the cake is baking, beat together the softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup of powdered sugar, 1/2 cup of sour cream, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
Final Steps
  1. Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Press down on the surface of the cake to create little 'earthquakes' or cracks.
  2. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the top of the cake.
  3. Return the cake to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  4. For the topping, whisk together 1 cup of powdered sugar and 1/4 cup of milk until smooth and drizzle it over the cake.
  5. Garnish with fresh sliced strawberries and serve warm.

Notes

For an extra touch of flavor, add a pinch of salt to the cream cheese mixture. You can also use store-bought frosting to save time.