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Strawberry Earthquake Cake

Strawberry Earthquake Cake: Your New Celebratory Favorite

Delight in the Strawberry Earthquake Cake, a visually captivating dessert with vibrant strawberry flavor and a luscious cheesecake swirl.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix Select any brand you love
  • 1.5 cups Fresh or Frozen Strawberries Thaw and drain if using frozen
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips or Chunks Provides sweet contrast
  • 1 cup Sweetened Shredded Coconut
  • 0.5 cup Chopped Pecans or Walnuts Optional but recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor depth
For the Cream Cheese Swirl
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Use full-fat for best flavor
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 2.5 cups Powdered Sugar
For Preparation
  • 3 items Ingredients from Cake Mix eggs, oil, water

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. Prepare the strawberry cake mix according to package instructions by combining it with eggs, oil, and water and blend until smooth.
  3. Fold in the fresh or thawed strawberries, white chocolate chips, sweetened shredded coconut, and chopped pecans or walnuts.
  4. Pour half of the strawberry batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fluffy.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the first layer of cake batter, then pour the remaining strawberry batter on top.
  7. Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl the batters together.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the center is set and edges are lightly golden.
  9. Allow to cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and check for doneness before removing from the oven.

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