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Strawberry Earthquake Cake

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  • Author: Stephanie
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This delightful dessert combines the sweetness of strawberries with a creamy cheesecake swirl, all atop a moist cake base. The “earthquake” effect comes from the marbled appearance created by swirling the cheesecake mixture into the cake batter.


Ingredients

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  • For the Cake:

    • 1 box (15.25 ounces) strawberry cake mix
    • 3 large eggs
    • 1 cup water
    • 1/2 cup (113 g) vegetable oil
  • For the Cheesecake Swirl:

    • 8 ounces (226 g) cream cheese, softened
    • 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
    • 2 1/2 cups (312.5 g) powdered sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 cup (166 g) diced fresh strawberries
  • For the Topping:

    • 2 cups (364 g) white chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cake:

    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
    • In a large bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Mix until smooth.
    • Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
  2. Prepare the Cheesecake Swirl:

    • In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and kosher salt until smooth.
    • Gently fold in the diced fresh strawberries.
  3. Assemble the Cake:

    • Drop spoonfuls of the cheesecake mixture over the cake batter.
    • Using a knife, gently swirl the cheesecake mixture into the cake batter to create a marbled effect.
  4. Add the Topping:

    • Sprinkle the white chocolate chips evenly over the top.
  5. Bake:

    • Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Serve:

    • Allow the cake to cool before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Variations: Feel free to substitute the strawberry cake mix with other flavors, such as vanilla or chocolate, and adjust the fruit and chocolate chips accordingly.
  • Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.