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Gooey Strawberry Earthquake Cake

A decadent dessert combining rich chocolate and fresh strawberries, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Batter
  • 1 box yellow cake mix opt for a quality brand
  • 3 large eggs provides moisture and richness
  • 1 cup water can substitute with milk for added flavor
For the Strawberry Layer
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced; frozen strawberries can be used if drained
  • 1 cup strawberry jam look for one with real fruit
For the Cream Cheese Swirl
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar no need to sift
For Topping and Finish
  • 1 cup chocolate chips dark chocolate pairs beautifully with strawberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts optional; walnuts or pecans add crunch

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. Prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish by greasing it lightly with butter or non-stick spray.
  3. Mix the cake batter in a large bowl, combining dry ingredients first, then adding wet ones until just combined.
  4. Fold in fresh strawberries gently, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
  6. Create the cream cheese mixture by beating together softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  7. Dollop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the top of the cake batter and swirl it in with a knife.
  8. Bake in your preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean from the edges but slightly moist from the center.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake is perfect for birthdays or casual gatherings and is sure to impress guests.

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