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Strawberry Earthquake Cake

Strawberry Earthquake Cake: A Celebration of Sweet Bliss

Strawberry Earthquake Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of strawberries with a creamy cheesecake swirl, perfect for celebrations.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix Choose a brand you love
  • 1.5 cups Fresh/Frozen Strawberries Thaw and drain moisture if using frozen
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips
  • 1 cup Sweetened Shredded Coconut
  • 0.5 cup Chopped Pecans/Walnuts Optional
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
For the Cream Cheese Layer
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 2.5 cups Powdered Sugar
Additional Ingredients
  • Eggs Check cake mix instructions
  • Oil Check cake mix instructions
  • Water Check cake mix instructions

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Mixer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
    Strawberry Earthquake Cake
  2. In a large mixing bowl, prepare the strawberry cake mix following the package instructions.
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  3. Fold in the strawberries, white chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and optional chopped nuts.
    Strawberry Earthquake Cake
  4. Pour half of the batter into the baking pan, leaving room for the cream cheese layer.
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  5. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla.
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  6. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the first layer of cake batter and swirl gently.
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  7. Pour the remaining cake batter over the cream cheese layer and create a marbled effect.
    Strawberry Earthquake Cake
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until set in the center with a toothpick coming out clean.
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  9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture and taste.

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