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Strawberry Earthquake Cake

Delicious Strawberry Earthquake Cake for Summer Bliss

Elevate your gatherings with this quick and easy Strawberry Earthquake Cake— a delightful dessert bursting with strawberries and cream cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix Feel free to swap for any boxed cake mix if preferred.
  • 1 cup Water Hydrates the cake mix.
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable or Canola Oil Can substitute with melted coconut oil.
  • 3 count Eggs Consider using flax eggs for a vegan option.
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Can substitute with softened mascarpone or vegan cream cheese.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Substitute with vegan butter for a dairy-free version.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can be skipped if allergic.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract Double the vanilla as a substitute.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Reduce amount for a less sweet option.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries (chopped) Raspberries or blueberries can be used as alternatives.
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips Dark chocolate chips can be used for a richer flavor.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • electric mixer
  • mixing bowls
  • spatula
  • Butter Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix with water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Blend until combined and pour into the prepared dish.
  3. In another bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, melted butter, vanilla, and almond extracts until smooth. Incorporate powdered sugar and fold in chopped strawberries.
  4. Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter and swirl it with a knife to create a marbled effect. Sprinkle white chocolate chips on top.
  5. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. The cake will form 'earthquake' cracks.
  6. Cool in the pan for 20 minutes before slicing into squares to serve; garnish with additional strawberries or whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth filling. Avoid over-mixing the batter to maintain a light texture. Cover the cake with foil if it browns too quickly during baking.

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