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Strawberry Earthquake Cake

Strawberry Earthquake Cake: Love at First Bite Delight

Indulge in the Strawberry Earthquake Cake, a lively mix of strawberries and creamy swirls that offers a delightful experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix follow the package for eggs, oil, and water
  • 1.5 cups Fresh or Frozen Strawberries, chopped using thawed and well-drained frozen strawberries works wonders
For the Cream Cheese Swirl
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened make sure it's at room temperature
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter, softened feel free to swap for margarine
  • 2.5 cups Powdered Sugar sifting helps eliminate lumps
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract use pure vanilla for best flavor
For the Mix-ins
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips or Chunks dark chocolate can be a substitute
  • 1 cup Sweetened Shredded Coconut unsweetened coconut for a less sweet touch
  • 0.5 cups Chopped Pecans or Walnuts, optional leave out for nut-free version

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Strawberry Earthquake Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. Prepare the strawberry cake mix in a large mixing bowl as per package instructions.
  3. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries, white chocolate chips, sweetened shredded coconut, and any optional chopped nuts.
  4. Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the batter and pour the remaining batter over the top.
  7. Gently swirl the cream cheese mixture through the batter.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the center is set and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 240mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Make sure your cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for easier mixing. Allow cake to cool completely for cleaner slices.

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