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Strawberry Earthquake Cake

Strawberry Earthquake Cake: A Delightful Creamy Burst

Strawberry Earthquake Cake is a celebration of flavors, combining moist strawberry cake with creamy cheesecake for a delightful dessert experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix Choose your favorite brand for best results.
  • 1.5 cups Fresh or Frozen Strawberries If using frozen, thaw and drain them first.
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips Imparts a melty sweetness.
  • 1 cup Sweetened Shredded Coconut Feel free to reduce or omit.
  • 0.5 cup Chopped Pecans or Walnuts Optional for texture; great for crunch.
For the Cheesecake Layer
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Use full-fat for best texture.
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Contributes creaminess.
  • 2.5 cups Powdered Sugar Sweetens and softens the cheese layer.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor profile.
Additional Ingredients
  • Ingredients from Cake Mix (eggs, oil, water) Essential staples for cake preparation.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • large 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 the package instructions with eggs, oil, and water.
  3. Gently fold in chopped strawberries, white chocolate chips, and shredded coconut.
  4. Pour half of the batter into the greased pan, spreading it evenly.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat together cream cheese and unsalted butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar and vanilla.
  6. Drop dollops of the cream cheese mixture over the batter in the pan.
  7. Carefully pour the remaining batter over the cheesecake dollops and swirl gently.
  8. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the center is set.
  9. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened for smooth mixing. Do not overmix the batter to keep it light and fluffy.

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