Strawberry Earthquake Cake: Indulgent Delight for Home Bakers
This Strawberry Earthquake Cake is a delicious twist on a classic dessert, featuring strawberries and a gooey cream cheese center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until well combined.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, beat together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add in the chopped strawberries and mix gently.
- Spoon the strawberry cream cheese mixture over the cake batter in the baking dish, then pour the remaining cake batter on top.
- If using, sprinkle chopped walnuts on top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate cake mix.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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