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Strawberry Earthquake Cake

A moist strawberry cake swirled with cream cheese, white chocolate, and fresh strawberries for a rich, flavorful dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box (15.25 oz) strawberry cake mix
  • Eggs, oil, and water as directed on cake mix box
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 white chocolate bars (4 oz each), broken into pieces
  • 2 cups chopped fresh strawberries, divided
  • 8 oz whipped topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, eggs, oil, and water according to the box instructions; pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
  3. Break one white chocolate bar into pieces and sprinkle over the cake batter.
  4. Add 1 cup of chopped strawberries to the batter and use a knife to gently swirl the chocolate and strawberries into the batter without overmixing.
  5. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. While the cake bakes, melt the butter and blend with the softened cream cheese until smooth using an electric mixer.
  7. Gradually add powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture and mix until creamy.
  8. Remove cake from oven and drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the hot cake; scatter remaining white chocolate pieces and 1 cup chopped strawberries over the top, then swirl gently.
  9. Return the cake to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  10. Let cake cool completely, then spread whipped topping over the top before serving.

Notes

Use white chocolate bars (not chips) for better melting and texture. Be careful not to over-swirl to maintain the marble effect. The whipped topping adds lightness but can be substituted with whipped cream.

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