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Strawberry Earthquake Cake: A Sweet, Chocolatey Adventure

Strawberry Earthquake Cake is a delicious dessert that combines chocolate and cream cheese for a crowd-pleasing delight.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 package Chocolate Cake Mix gluten-free option available
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil can substitute with melted coconut oil
  • 3 large Eggs use flax eggs for a vegan option
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese or vegan cream cheese for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar can use coconut sugar or agave
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries thawed frozen strawberries are acceptable
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips dark, semi-sweet, or dairy-free options
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts optional, use seeds for nut-free
  • 1 cup Additional Strawberries for garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until smooth.
  3. Pour half of the chocolate batter into the baking dish and bake for 15 minutes.
  4. Prepare the cream cheese filling by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in fresh strawberries.
  5. Spread the cream cheese filling over the baked chocolate layer.
  6. Pour the remaining chocolate batter over the filling and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle chocolate chips and nuts over the cake during the last 5 minutes of baking. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Ensure strawberries are hulled and diced. Use a toothpick to test for doneness.