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Strawberry Earthquake Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Marina
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

Strawberry Earthquake Cake is a luscious dessert featuring a moist strawberry cake base swirled with a creamy, sweetened cream cheese mixture and studded with white chocolate and fresh strawberries. Topped with whipped topping and garnished with chocolate curls and strawberries, this cake perfectly balances fruity freshness and rich sweetness. It’s an impressive yet easy-to-make treat ideal for celebrations or any special occasion.

Ingredients

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Cake

  • 15.25 oz strawberry cake mix
  • Eggs, oil, and water as per cake mix package instructions

Cream Cheese Mixture

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 2 ½ cups powdered sugar

Mix-ins and Toppings

  • 8 oz white chocolate bar (two 4 oz bars), broken into pieces
  • 2 cups chopped strawberries (divided into 1 cup and 1 cup)
  • 8 oz whipped topping
  • Chocolate curls (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
  2. Make Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix with the eggs, oil, and water exactly as directed on the package. Mix until smooth and pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  3. Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, melt the butter. Add the softened cream cheese and blend using an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar while continuing to beat until fully incorporated.
  4. Add Swirl Components: Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture randomly over the batter in the baking pan. Sprinkle the broken white chocolate pieces over the entire batter area, then scatter 1 cup of the chopped strawberries evenly on top.
  5. Swirl the Batter: Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl the cream cheese mixture, white chocolate, and strawberries into the cake batter without fully mixing. This creates a marbled effect and pockets of creamy richness.
  6. Bake the Cake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is cooked through.
  7. Cool and Top: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, spread the whipped topping evenly over the entire cake surface.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Finish by decorating the top of the cake with chocolate curls and the remaining 1 cup of chopped strawberries. Serve chilled or at room temperature for best flavor.

Notes

  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy mixing without lumps.
  • Do not over-swirl the batter to maintain the distinct marbled look and texture.
  • Allowing the cake to cool completely before spreading the whipped topping prevents it from melting and becoming watery.
  • Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor and texture; frozen strawberries can add excess moisture.
  • This cake can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Strawberry cake, cream cheese swirl cake, white chocolate dessert, easy baked cake, strawberry dessert, whipped topping cake

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