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Strawberry Earthquake Cake

Irresistible Strawberry Earthquake Cake to Wow Your Guests

This Strawberry Earthquake Cake combines fresh strawberries and cream cheese for a delightful dessert that wows guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Gluten-free flour can be used as an alternative.
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar Coconut sugar can be considered for a healthier option.
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder Check for freshness.
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Kosher salt recommended.
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter Margarine can be a dairy-free substitute.
  • 3 units eggs Flax eggs for a vegan version.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Homemade vanilla can enhance flavor.
For the Strawberry and Cream Cheese Swirl
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries Use thawed and well-drained if frozen.
  • 8 ounces cream cheese Low-fat can be substituted.
  • 1 cups powdered sugar Sugar alternatives can be used.

Equipment

  • 8-inch round cake pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch round cake pan by greasing and flouring it.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
  3. Beat in the softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk into the dry mixture until well blended.
  4. Gently fold in the diced strawberries into the batter, ensuring a good distribution.
  5. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, then spread the cream cheese mixture over it before adding the remaining batter.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for around 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg

Notes

To enhance flavor, avoid overmixing and make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before using.

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