Strawberry Dream Cake Everyone Is Obsessed With
This gooey, colorful Strawberry Earthquake Cake swirls together strawberry cake, cream cheese, and juicy berries into a dramatic, indulgent dessert that’s as fun to make as it is to eat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12–15 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 box strawberry cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box)
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
½–1 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Prepare strawberry cake batter according to box instructions.
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Spread batter into pan. Top with sliced strawberries.
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Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
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Drop spoonfuls of cream cheese over batter and gently swirl.
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Sprinkle white chocolate chips on top, if using.
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Drizzle melted butter evenly over entire cake.
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Bake for 40–45 minutes, until golden and set at edges.
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Cool for 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Use fresh or frozen strawberries (unthawed). Store leftovers in the fridge. Serve warm for gooey texture or chilled for clean slices.