Description

Indulge in Strawberry Earthquake Cake, a luscious and visually stunning dessert featuring fresh diced strawberries folded into a moist strawberry cake layered with a creamy, smooth cream cheese frosting studded with white chocolate chips. This recipe perfectly balances sweet, tangy, and creamy textures and flavors, making it a crowd-pleaser for celebrations and everyday treats alike.

Ingredients

Scale

Cake

1 box strawberry cake mix (15.25 ounces)
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup water
½ cup vegetable oil

Frosting & Extras

1 package cream cheese, softened (8 ounces)
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup diced strawberries (plus extra for garnish)
2 cups white chocolate chips
Vanilla ice cream (optional for serving)

Instructions

Preheat Oven & Prep Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan. Line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal of the cake after baking.
Mix Cake Batter: In a large bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Using an electric mixer or whisk, beat the ingredients for about 2-3 minutes until smooth and fully combined.
Bake Cake: Pour the prepared batter into the greased and lined baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let the cake cool completely before frosting.
Prepare Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the melted butter, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, and kosher salt until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and well blended.
Fold in Extras: Gently fold the diced strawberries and white chocolate chips into the frosting. Take care to do this gently to avoid crushing the strawberries and to ensure even distribution without sinking of the chocolate chips.
Assemble Cake: Spread the strawberry and white chocolate chip frosting generously over the cooled cake. Allow some berries and chips to peek through for texture and a beautiful visual presentation.
Garnish & Serve: Top the frosted cake with extra diced strawberries for added color and freshness. Serve with vanilla ice cream if desired for an indulgent accompaniment.

Notes

Use fresh strawberries only; frozen strawberries may release excess moisture and cause sogginess.
Bring eggs to room temperature before mixing for a lighter, fluffier cake.
Fold ingredients gently to preserve strawberry texture and prevent white chocolate chips from sinking.
Allow the cake to cool fully before frosting to prevent frosting from melting or becoming runny.
Store the cake covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Leftover cake slices freeze well; thaw individually for 1-2 hours before enjoying.
For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese frosting with whipped coconut cream.
Optional garnishes include fresh mint leaves or extra white chocolate chips on top.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Strawberry cake, cream cheese frosting, white chocolate, fresh strawberries, moist cake, dessert recipe, celebration cake