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Strawberry Cheesecake Earthquake Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Mia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Strawberry Cheesecake Earthquake Cake is a delightful dessert that combines a moist strawberry-flavored cake with creamy swirls of cheesecake, white chocolate chips, and fresh strawberries. Baked to perfection, this cake features a rich, tangy cream cheese mixture that creates a marbled effect throughout the cake, along with optional whipped cream and additional strawberries as a topping. It’s perfect for celebrations or any time you want a decadent, fruity treat with a unique presentation.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 1 box strawberry cake mix plus ingredients called for in package
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips

For the Cheesecake Swirl:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup diced strawberries

Optional Toppings:

  • Whipped cream
  • Strawberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan. Set aside to prepare the batter.
  2. Mix cake batter: Prepare the strawberry cake batter according to the package directions, ensuring all specified ingredients are combined properly.
  3. Pour batter and add chocolate chips: Pour the prepared cake batter evenly into the greased pan, then sprinkle the white chocolate chips evenly over the top.
  4. Prepare cheesecake mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter, softened cream cheese, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
  5. Add powdered sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture, mixing thoroughly until fully incorporated and creamy.
  6. Fold in strawberries: Gently fold in the diced strawberries to the cheesecake mixture, ensuring even distribution without breaking up the fruit.
  7. Swirl cheesecake over batter: Spoon dollops of the cheesecake mixture over the cake batter in the pan, then use a knife to gently swirl the mixture into the batter to create a marbled effect.
  8. Bake the cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool and serve: Remove cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, cut into 12 slices.
  10. Add toppings: Optionally, top each slice with whipped cream and fresh strawberries before serving to enhance flavor and presentation.

Notes

  • You can customize Earthquake Cake with any cake flavor you like, not just strawberry.
  • If you prefer not to swirl the cheesecake mixture through the cake, leave it in small piles on top; it will sink during baking.
  • White chocolate chips and fresh strawberries are optional but add delightful texture and flavor.
  • The cake may appear messy or cracked on top after baking, which is normal and lends to its ‘earthquake’ name.
  • Serve with whipped cream or ice cream for an extra indulgent dessert experience.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

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