Strawberry Earthquake Cake – Unbelievably Easy Showstopper Dessert
- 1 box strawberry cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box: usually oil, eggs, and water)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, mashed
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
- Fresh strawberries
- Drizzle of white chocolate (optional)
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the cake mix as directed on the box.
- Pour the cake batter into a greased baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture onto the cake batter.
- Use a knife to swirl the cream cheese into the batter.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the cake bakes, prepare the strawberry glaze. Combine mashed strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Add cornstarch mixture and simmer until thickened.
- Let the cake cool slightly, then drizzle with strawberry glaze.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries and optional white chocolate drizzle.