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Strawberry Earthquake Cake

Irresistible Strawberry Earthquake Cake for Sweet Celebrations

This Strawberry Earthquake Cake combines vibrant strawberry flavors with creamy cheesecake swirls, perfect for sweet celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix Any brand will do!
  • 1 cup Chopped Fresh or Frozen Strawberries Thaw and drain excess moisture if using frozen.
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips or Chunks
  • 1 cup Sweetened Shredded Coconut
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans or Walnuts (optional) Feel free to omit if nut-free.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Cheesecake Swirl
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened) Opt for full-fat.
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
Additional Ingredients
  • 3 Eggs Follow cake mix instructions.
  • 1/2 cup Oil Follow cake mix instructions.
  • 1 cup Water Follow cake mix instructions.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk or electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • hand mixer or stand 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 directions.
  3. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries, white chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and nuts into the cake batter.
  4. Pour half of the batter into the greased baking pan and spread evenly.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth, then mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the first layer of batter and swirl gently.
  7. Pour the remaining batter over the cream cheese layer and swirl gently with a knife.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing. Don't overmix the batter. Cool completely before slicing to avoid a soggy texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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