Description
Indulge in the delightful Strawberry Earthquake Cake – Unbelievably Easy Showstopper Dessert, a luscious treat that brings together the vibrant sweetness of strawberries and the creamy richness of cheesecake. This dessert is perfect for any gathering, from summer barbecues to birthday celebrations, and its stunning presentation will leave your guests in awe. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create this moist, flavorful cake topped with a fresh strawberry glaze. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with ice cream, this cake is sure to become a beloved favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box strawberry cake mix (plus box instructions: oil, eggs, water)
- 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 cake mix as per the box instructions.
- Pour the cake batter into a greased baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, blend together softened 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, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- While baking, prepare the glaze by cooking mashed strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan until thickened.
- Let the cake cool slightly before drizzling with strawberry 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
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg