Description
Sweet strawberry earthquake cake crumbles deliciously with creamy layers and unexpected texture. Crackled edges and rich strawberry swirls promise a delightful dessert you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- Ingredients required on cake mix box (typically eggs, oil, water)
Cream Cheese Swirl:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Strawberry Glaze and Garnish:
- 1 cup (150 grams) fresh strawberries, mashed
- 1/3 cup (67 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) water
- Additional fresh strawberries (for garnish)
- White chocolate (for drizzle)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by greasing a 9×13-inch dish and heating the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the strawberry cake batter according to package directions, ensuring a smooth consistency.
- Pour the prepared batter into the greased dish, spreading it uniformly across the surface.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whip cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until achieving a silky, homogeneous texture.
- Delicately dollop the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter, using a knife to create elegant marble-like swirls.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center.
- Allow the cake to cool completely within the baking dish, maintaining its structural integrity.
- Craft the strawberry glaze by combining mashed strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Incorporate the cornstarch mixture, stirring continuously until the glaze reaches a thick, bubbling consistency (1-2 minutes).
- Remove the glaze from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
- Generously drizzle the cooled glaze across the cake’s surface.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh strawberries and a delicate white chocolate drizzle for an elevated presentation.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature to ensure smooth, lump-free mixture for perfect swirling.
- Avoid overmixing the cream cheese layer to maintain distinct marbled patterns in the cake.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the most vibrant flavor and natural sweetness in the glaze.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting the cake mix with a gluten-free alternative for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 278 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg