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Decadent Strawberry Earthquake Cake with Cream Cheese Swirl

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A moist and flavorful strawberry cake featuring fresh strawberry chunks and a luscious cream cheese swirl, perfect for celebrations or a cozy treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk (or milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice)
  • 1½ cups (about 225g) fresh strawberries, hulled and roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for macerating strawberries)
  • 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup (90g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch pan with butter and lightly dust with flour or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, toss the chopped strawberries with 2 tablespoons of sugar. Set aside to macerate.
  3. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually add the sifted flour mixture in three parts, alternating with the buttermilk in two parts, starting and ending with flour. Mix gently until just combined.
  7. Fold the macerated strawberries and their syrup gently into the batter using a spatula, being careful not to mash the berries.
  8. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  9. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the batter, then pour the remaining batter on top.
  10. Use a knife or skewer to swirl the cream cheese gently through the batter, creating a marbled effect.
  11. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs and the top is golden brown.
  12. Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best texture. Do not overmix batter to avoid toughness. Gently fold strawberries to keep chunks intact. Cover cake with foil if browning too quickly. Let cake cool completely before slicing for clean pieces. Frozen strawberries can be used if thawed and drained well.

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Keywords: strawberry cake, cream cheese swirl, easy dessert, berry cake, celebration cake, moist cake, homemade dessert

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