Description
Indulgent Strawberry Seismic Cake brings explosive flavor waves straight from California’s sweetest orchards. Rich layers of strawberry-infused sponge and creamy frosting create a delightful dessert landscape you’ll crave with every forkful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box (15.25 ounces / 432 grams) strawberry cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) water
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the strawberry cake mix by combining water, vegetable oil, and eggs according to package directions. Transfer the smooth batter into the prepared baking dish, ensuring even distribution.
- Create the cream cheese layer by whisking cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes silky and well-incorporated.
- Strategically drop dollops of the cream cheese mixture across the strawberry cake batter, then gently drag a knife through the layers to create an elegant marbled effect.
- Melt chocolate chips with heavy cream in short microwave bursts, stirring between intervals until the mixture transforms into a glossy, smooth consistency.
- Drizzle the molten chocolate mixture over the cake batter, then use a knife to create additional swirling patterns that intertwine with the cream cheese layer.
- Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean and free of raw batter.
- Remove from oven and let the cake rest in the pan for 15 minutes, allowing it to set and cool slightly before cutting into decadent slices.
Notes
- Swap cake mix for homemade strawberry batter using fresh strawberry puree for intense fruit flavor and natural sweetness.
- Ensure cream cheese mixture is at room temperature to prevent lumps and create smooth swirls throughout the cake.
- For gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free cake mix and verify all ingredients are gluten-free.
- Experiment with dark, milk, or white chocolate chips for varied chocolate flavor profiles in the swirl topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 227 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg