Description
This irresistible Strawberry Cheesecake Cake, also known as Earthquake Cake, features a moist strawberry-flavored cake layered with creamy swirls of sweetened cream cheese, white chocolate chips, and fresh strawberries. Baked together, the mixture creates a delightful marbled effect that’s both visually stunning and delicious. Perfect for dessert lovers who want a cake that combines classic strawberry flavor and creamy cheesecake richness in every bite.
Ingredients
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Strawcake Cake Base
- 1 box strawberry cake mix plus ingredients called for in package
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Cream Cheese Mixture
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup diced fresh strawberries
Toppings (optional)
- Whipped cream
- Fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan thoroughly and set it aside to prepare the cake batter.
- Mix Cake Batter: Prepare the strawberry cake mix according to the package directions. Once mixed, pour the batter evenly into the greased pan.
- Add White Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle 1 cup of white chocolate chips evenly over the cake batter in the pan, distributing them so they are well spread out.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter, softened cream cheese, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well incorporated. Then add the powdered sugar and mix until fully combined. Finally, gently fold in the diced fresh strawberries.
- Swirl Cream Cheese Mixture: Spoon dollops of the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter. Using a knife, gently swirl the cream cheese mixture into the cake batter to create a marbled effect, but do not overmix.
- Bake the Cake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely in the pan.
- Serve and Garnish: Once cooled, cut into 12 slices. Optionally, top each slice with whipped cream and fresh strawberries before serving for extra flavor and decoration.
Notes
- You can create any flavor variation you like for an Earthquake Cake by changing the cake mix and additional mix-ins.
- If you prefer, instead of swirling the cream cheese mixture through the cake, you can leave it in small dollops on top; it will sink into the cake naturally while baking.
- The addition of white chocolate chips and fresh strawberries is optional but highly recommended for added texture and sweetness.
- The cake will look a bit messy or ‘earthquake-like’ when it comes out of the oven, which is perfectly normal and part of its charm.
- Serve with your favorite toppings such as whipped cream or ice cream for an extra special treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
