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Decadent Strawberry Earthquake Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Ribbon

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A moist and tender strawberry cake with swirls of tangy cream cheese ribbon, perfect for celebrations and easy to make with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350 g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 ½ cups (about 225 g) fresh strawberries, diced
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar (for cream cheese ribbon)
  • 1 large egg (for cream cheese ribbon)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cream cheese ribbon)
  • 2 tablespoons (15 g) all-purpose flour (for cream cheese ribbon)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or non-stick spray and lightly dust with flour. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon. Sift if desired.
  3. Using an electric mixer, beat ½ cup softened unsalted butter with 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until pale and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in 3 large eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
  5. With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with 1 cup whole milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
  6. Gently fold in 1 ½ cups diced strawberries using a rubber spatula, being careful to keep the pieces intact.
  7. In a separate bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with ½ cup sugar until smooth. Add 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla, then beat until combined. Stir in 2 tablespoons flour until just mixed.
  8. Pour half the cake batter into the prepared pan. Dollop half the cream cheese mixture in spoonfuls over the batter. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cream cheese through the batter to create the ‘earthquake’ effect. Repeat with remaining batter and cream cheese mixture.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs. The top should be golden and cream cheese ribbons slightly set.
  10. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing to allow the cream cheese to set and flavors to meld.

Notes

For best results, fold strawberries gently to avoid turning the batter pink and gummy. Chill the cream cheese mixture briefly if it tends to sink during baking. Cool the cake completely before slicing to allow cream cheese ribbons to set. Can substitute gluten-free flour or dairy-free ingredients for dietary adaptations.

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Keywords: strawberry cake, cream cheese ribbon, earthquake cake, easy dessert, berry cake, celebration cake, moist cake

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