A gooey, rich dessert layered with swirls of cream cheese, fresh strawberries, and strawberry cake, Strawberry Earthquake Cake is as visually dramatic as it is delicious.
1 box strawberry cake mix
3 large eggs (as per cake mix instructions)
1/2 cup vegetable oil (as per cake mix instructions)
1 cup water (as per cake mix instructions)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ½ cups sliced fresh or thawed strawberries
14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until fluffy.
Prepare the strawberry cake mix according to package instructions.
Pour cake batter into prepared pan.
Drop spoonfuls of cream cheese mixture over the top and swirl lightly with a knife.
Scatter strawberries and white chocolate chips on top.
Drizzle sweetened condensed milk evenly over the surface.
Bake for 40–45 minutes, until edges are golden and center is mostly set.
Cool for 30 minutes before serving.
Store covered at room temperature for 1 day or refrigerate for up to 4 days. Freeze slices individually if needed.