Creating the Strawberry Earthquake Cake can be an enjoyable experience. Follow these simple steps for success:

1. Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2. Prepare the Cake Mix: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Use a mixer to blend until smooth.
3. Chop the Strawberries: Rinse and chop the strawberries into small pieces. Set aside.
4. Mix Cream Cheese Filling: In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until creamy and free of lumps.
5. Add Strawberries: Fold the chopped strawberries into the cake batter gently to distribute them evenly.
6. Layer the Mixtures: Pour half of the chocolate cake batter into the greased baking pan. Then, spoon dollops of the cream cheese mixture over it. Pour the remaining cake batter on top.
7. Top with Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top of the cake batter. This will create a rich topping as it bakes.
8. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Cool Down: Once baked, remove the pan from the oven. Allow it to cool for 20-30 minutes before slicing.

This process will guide you through the delightful task of making your own Strawberry Earthquake Cake!