Description
Strawberry Earthquake Cake – Unbelievably Easy Showstopper Dessert is the ultimate blend of flavor and beauty, making it a perfect choice for any gathering. This delightful cake features a moist strawberry base swirled with creamy cream cheese and topped with a luscious fresh strawberry glaze. With its vibrant colors and rich taste, it’s sure to be the star of your dessert table. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging in a sweet treat, this cake is straightforward to make and will wow everyone with its impressive presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box strawberry cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the strawberry cake mix as directed on the box.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking dish evenly.
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture onto the batter and gently swirl it in using a knife.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until done; a toothpick inserted should come out clean.
- For the glaze, cook mashed strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan until sugar dissolves.
- Add cornstarch mixture to thicken; simmer while stirring occasionally.
- Cool the cake slightly before drizzling with glaze and garnishing with fresh strawberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg