Strawberry Earthquake Cake (Printable Version)

Crowd-pleasing marbled vanilla cake with strawberry ribbons and creamy cheesecake swirls

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 box (15.25 oz) vanilla cake mix

02 - 3 large eggs

03 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil

04 - 1 cup whole milk

05 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened

06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

07 - 2 cups powdered sugar

08 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

09 - 1 cup strawberry pie filling or preserves

10 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced

11 - 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

12 - 1/2 cup sliced almonds

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper for easy removal.

02 - Combine cake mix, eggs, oil, and milk in a large bowl. Beat until smooth and pour into prepared pan.

03 - Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth.

04 - Drop spoonfuls of cheesecake mixture evenly over cake batter. Gently swirl with knife or spatula for marbled effect.

05 - Dollop strawberry pie filling over surface. Add sliced fresh strawberries evenly. Swirl gently again for dramatic pattern.

06 - Sprinkle white chocolate chips and sliced almonds evenly over the top.

07 - Bake for 45-50 minutes until edges are golden and center is mostly set (slight wobble is acceptable).

08 - Cool in pan for at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

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The magic happens in the oven when everything creates those irresistible earthquake cracks
It looks like you spent hours but comes together with minimal fuss
Every bite offers three different textures and flavors working in harmony

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The center will continue setting as it cools, so removing it while slightly jiggly is actually correct
Serve it slightly warm for the most indulgent experience, though it is also fantastic chilled

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Run your knife under hot water between slices for cleaner edges through all those gooey layers
If the top browns too quickly, tent it loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes