This strawberry earthquake cake is rich, gooey, and incredibly easy to make. It gets its name because the cake “cracks” and shifts while baking, creating creamy cheesecake pockets and juicy strawberry layers inside. If you’re looking for an easy strawberry cream cheese cake, this is a perfect choice.
You don’t need perfect layering. Everything bakes together into a soft cake with swirls of cream cheese and sweet strawberries. Best served slightly warm for that soft, creamy texture.
Ingredients
- 1 box strawberry or yellow cake mix
- Ingredients required for the cake mix (eggs, oil, water – as directed)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup melted butter (optional)
Instructions / How to Make It
Prepare the cake batter according to the package instructions. Pour it into a greased baking dish.
Sprinkle the chopped strawberries evenly over the batter.
In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the cake. Do not mix—leave it on top.
Drizzle melted butter over the surface if using.
Bake until the cake is set, golden on top, and slightly cracked.
Let it cool slightly before serving. Serve warm for the best gooey, creamy texture.
