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Delicious Strawberry Earthquake Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Swirl

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A moist and flavorful strawberry cake with a tangy cream cheese swirl that creates a delightful ‘earthquake’ effect in every bite. Perfect for any occasion and easy to make in under an hour.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) whole milk, room temperature (can substitute with almond milk)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (about 300 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar (for strawberries)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ⅓ cup (40 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for cream cheese swirl)
  • 1 egg yolk

Instructions

  1. Prepare the strawberries: In a medium bowl, combine chopped strawberries with ¼ cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Stir gently and let sit for about 15 minutes to macerate.
  2. Make the cream cheese swirl: Beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk. Beat until creamy and well combined. Set aside.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with butter or non-stick spray and lightly dust with flour.
  4. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together sifted flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  6. Make the batter: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently stir with a spatula just until moistened (about 20-30 seconds). Avoid overmixing.
  7. Fold in strawberries: Carefully fold macerated strawberries and their juices into the batter gently to keep fruit intact.
  8. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
  9. Add cream cheese swirl: Drop spoonfuls of cream cheese mixture evenly across the batter. Use a butter knife or skewer to swirl gently creating the earthquake effect.
  10. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs but no raw batter. The top should be golden and slightly cracked.
  11. Cool cake in the pan on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Do not skip macerating the strawberries to keep the cake moist and flavorful. Gently fold in berries to avoid breaking them down too much. Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and baking. Watch baking time closely and tent with foil if top browns too quickly. For gluten-free, use a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese and milk with vegan alternatives and use flax eggs.

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Keywords: strawberry cake, cream cheese swirl, earthquake cake, easy dessert, summer cake, berry cake, moist cake

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