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Strawberry Earthquake Cake

A nostalgic blend of rich chocolate and fresh strawberries, this Strawberry Earthquake Cake features a luscious cream cheese layer and is perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix You can use your favorite homemade chocolate cake recipe as well.
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil Melted coconut oil can also be used.
  • 3 large eggs Can be replaced with flax eggs for a vegan option.
Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese Should be softened.
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • a pinch salt
Toppings
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped Frozen strawberries can be used as a substitute.
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips Optional for extra chocolaty flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Beat until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Assembly
  1. Pour about half of the cake batter into the prepared dish.
  2. In another bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until creamy.
  3. Dollop the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter.
  4. Scatter the chopped strawberries over the cream cheese layer and sprinkle with chocolate chips, if desired.
  5. Spoon the remaining cake batter over the top, covering the strawberries and cream cheese as best as you can.
Baking
  1. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 230mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25g

Notes

This cake can be served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or dusted with powdered sugar for an elegant touch. Variations include using different berries or enhancing the flavor with extracts.

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