Description
Strawberry Earthquake Cake is a rich, decadent dessert with layers of chocolate, strawberries, cream cheese, and whipped topping. This dramatic, multi-layered cake is perfect for celebrations and sure to wow your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients called for on box)
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 package (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- Optional: chocolate chips or shavings for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare chocolate cake according to package instructions. Bake in a 9×13-inch pan and allow to cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over the warm cake using the back of a spoon, creating swirls and cracks for the “earthquake” effect.
- Top with whipped topping, spreading evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Sprinkle chopped strawberries evenly across the top.
- Optional: garnish with chocolate chips or shavings for extra decadence.
- Refrigerate at least 1–2 hours before serving to allow layers to set.
Notes
For an even richer flavor, you can add a layer of chocolate ganache or drizzle melted chocolate over the top. Ensure the cream cheese is softened to make spreading easier and to avoid tearing the cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking / No-Bake Topping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: strawberry earthquake cake, layered dessert, chocolate strawberry cake, cream cheese dessert, decadent cake