Description
Strawberry Seismic Cake is an ultra-moist dessert with a vibrant strawberry cake base and a rich, gooey cream cheese topping that ‘cracks’ as it bakes, creating delicious ripples of flavor. It’s a fun and indulgent treat perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 box strawberry cake mix (or homemade equivalent)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water or milk
- 1 small box strawberry gelatin mix (optional)
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup strawberry preserves or 1/2 cup diced fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare cake mix with eggs, oil, and water (or milk) according to box or homemade instructions. Mix in strawberry gelatin if using. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, condensed milk, melted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and pourable.
- Dollop or pour the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter. Swirl slightly into the top layer but do not overmix.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes, until edges are set and a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool before slicing. Optional: top with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, or strawberry sauce before serving.
Notes
- Use lemon cake mix for a strawberry-lemon flavor twist.
- Stir crushed pineapple or diced strawberries into the topping for a tropical or textured variation.
- Add white chocolate chips on top before baking for extra indulgence.
- Store leftovers in the fridge due to the cream cheese layer.
- Best enjoyed fresh or slightly warmed before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 39g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
