Description
This Strawberry Cheesecake Earthquake Cake is a delightful dessert combining a moist strawberry cake base with creamy swirls of cheesecake and fresh strawberries. Topped with white chocolate chips and optional whipped cream and fresh strawberries, this cake yields a rich, fruity, and indulgent treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake Mix
- 1 box strawberry cake mix plus ingredients called for in package
Toppings
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
- Strawberries for topping (optional)
Cheesecake Mixture
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup diced strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan. Set it aside to prepare for the batter.
- Prepare Cake Batter: Mix the strawberry cake batter according to the package instructions to ensure the proper consistency and flavor.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Pour the prepared strawberry cake batter into the greased 9×13 inch pan, spreading it evenly.
- Add White Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle 1 cup of white chocolate chips evenly over the batter in the pan for extra sweetness and texture.
- Make Cheesecake Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, cream cheese, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and fully combined.
- Add Powdered Sugar and Strawberries: Stir in the powdered sugar to the cheesecake mixture until fully incorporated, then gently fold in the diced fresh strawberries.
- Swirl Cheesecake Mixture: Spoon dollops of the cheesecake mixture over the cake batter. Using a knife, gently swirl the cheesecake mixture into the batter to create a marbled effect.
- Bake the Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs but not wet batter. Remove from oven and let the cake cool completely in the pan.
- Serve: Slice the cake into 12 servings. Optionally top each slice with whipped cream and fresh strawberries before serving.
Notes
- You can create any fragrance or flavor variation for the Earthquake Cake by substituting the cake mix and fruits as preferred.
- If you prefer not to swirl the cheesecake mixture into the cake, you can leave it in dollops on top; it will naturally sink into the batter during baking.
- The addition of white chocolate chips and fresh strawberries is optional but highly recommended for added flavor and texture.
- The cake will look somewhat messy when it comes out of the oven, which is normal and why it’s called Earthquake Cake.
- Serve with your favorite toppings such as whipped cream or ice cream for an extra indulgent dessert experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
