Description
This Strawberry Cheesecake Cake, also known as Earthquake Cake, is a delightful dessert featuring a moist strawberry cake base mixed with luscious cream cheese swirls, white chocolate chips, and fresh strawberries. Topped with whipped cream and extra strawberries, this cake offers a perfect blend of fruity sweetness and creamy richness, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
- 1 box strawberry cake mix plus ingredients called for on 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 strawberries
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan thoroughly to prevent sticking and set it aside.
- Mix Cake Batter: Prepare the strawberry cake batter according to the directions on the cake mix package, ensuring all ingredients are well combined and smooth.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Pour the prepared cake batter evenly into the greased baking pan. Sprinkle the white chocolate chips evenly over the batter to add pockets of melted sweetness.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter, softened cream cheese, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue mixing until the mixture is creamy and homogenous.
- Add Strawberries: Gently fold the diced strawberries into the cream cheese mixture, being careful not to break them down too much.
- Swirl Cream Cheese Mixture: Spoon dollops of the cream cheese mixture all over the cake batter in the pan. Using a knife, gently swirl the mixture into the batter to create marbled effects without fully mixing it in.
- Bake the Cake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, cut into slices and top with whipped cream and fresh strawberries if desired.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened before mixing to achieve a smooth consistency.
- Do not over-swirl the cream cheese mixture to maintain the distinctive marbled ‘earthquake’ effect.
- For best results, use fresh ripe strawberries for topping and folding in the mixture.
- Allow the cake to cool fully before slicing to avoid crumbling.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Strawberry Cake, Earthquake Cake, Cheesecake Cake, White Chocolate Chips, Cream Cheese Dessert, Baked Strawberry Dessert
