Description
Indulgent Strawberry Seismic Cake blends California coastal vibes with rich strawberry layers and creamy frosting. Delightful dessert promises sweet adventure with each silky slice that connects mountain peaks of flavor and ocean whispers.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients:
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) water
Filling and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) cold milk
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) strawberry jam
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 tub whipped topping
Garnish:
- No additional garnish ingredients listed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light grease coating.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend the strawberry cake mix with eggs, vegetable oil, and water until achieving a uniform, silky consistency.
- Transfer the velvety batter into the greased baking dish, ensuring an even distribution.
- Bake in the preheated oven for the duration specified on the cake mix package, or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean and dry.
- During the baking process, vigorously whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix with cold milk until it transforms into a thick, creamy texture.
- Once baked, allow the cake to cool for approximately 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Create multiple strategic holes across the cake’s surface using the rounded end of a wooden spoon, ensuring deep penetration.
- Carefully cascade the prepared vanilla pudding over the cake, watching it seep into the created holes, saturating the interior.
- Gently spread strawberry jam across the pudding layer, creating a vibrant fruity coating.
- Arrange delicate slices of fresh strawberries atop the jam layer for visual appeal and added flavor.
- Crown the cake with a generous, even layer of whipped topping, covering the entire surface.
- Refrigerate the assembled dessert for a minimum of 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and set completely before serving.
Notes
- Customize the cake mix by using a gluten-free version for those with dietary restrictions.
- Enhance the strawberry flavor by adding a splash of strawberry extract to the cake batter.
- Swap the whipped topping with homemade whipped cream for a fresher, less processed option.
- Reduce sugar content by using sugar-free pudding mix and low-sugar jam for a lighter dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg