1. Prep the Cake Batter (5 mins!)
Mix cake batter according to package directions, then stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract.
Pour into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
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2. Make the Cream Cheese Swirl
Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
Drop spoonfuls evenly over the cake batter.
3. Add the Strawberry Magic
Dollop strawberry jam over the batter and cream cheese.
Use a knife to swirl everything together—don’t overmix!
4. Bake to Earthquake Perfection
350°F (175°C) for 35-40 mins until the top is cracked and golden.
5. Cool & Serve!
Dust with powdered sugar, top with fresh strawberries, and enjoy warm or chilled.
Pro Tips for the Best Earthquake Cake
🔥 Don’t over-swirl – Just 2-3 knife passes for maximum marbling.
🔥 Use room temp cream cheese – Ensures a smooth swirl.
🔥 Extra strawberry flavor? Add ½ cup diced strawberries to the batter.
🔥 Make ahead – Bake, refrigerate, and serve cold or reheated.
5 Flavor Variations
🍫 Chocolate Raspberry – Use chocolate cake + raspberry jam.
🍋 Lemon Blueberry – Lemon cake + blueberry preserves.
☕ Tiramisu Twist – Coffee cake + mascarpone swirl.
🥥 Tropical – Coconut cake + mango or pineapple jam.
🍯 Cinnamon Roll – Vanilla cake + cinnamon-sugar cream cheese swirl.
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