Description
Indulge in the delightful Strawberry Earthquake Cake – Unbelievably Easy Showstopper Dessert, a treat that effortlessly combines vibrant strawberry flavors with a creamy swirl of cream cheese. This visually stunning cake is perfect for any occasion—from birthdays to potlucks—and will undoubtedly impress your guests. With its moist texture and rich taste, this dessert stands out as both easy to prepare and deliciously satisfying. Whether enjoyed alone or accompanied by whipped cream or ice cream, you’ll find yourself reaching for seconds. Get ready to create a masterpiece that’s as enjoyable to make as it is to eat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box strawberry cake mix (plus ingredients on box)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, mashed
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the cake mix according to package instructions.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking dish.
- In a bowl, blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture onto the batter and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, combine mashed strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat until dissolved.
- Add cornstarch mixture and simmer until thickened.
- Let the cake cool slightly before drizzling with warm strawberry glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg