Description
Indulgent strawberry seismic cake blends rich layers of creamy textures with explosive fruity notes, promising a dessert experience that shatters ordinary expectations. Passionate bakers can craft this sensational treat, delivering a delightful symphony of strawberry-infused decadence that will captivate sweet enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box (15.25 ounces/432 grams) strawberry cake mix
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup (85 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Cake Preparation Ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) water
Filling and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (170 grams) strawberry jam or preserves
Frosting Components:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups (360 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Garnish:
- Fresh strawberries (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by coating a 9×13 inch pan with grease and a light dusting of flour, ensuring complete coverage.
- Distribute a layer of coconut, pecans, and chocolate chips across the bottom of the prepared pan, creating a textured foundation.
- Mix the strawberry cake batter according to package guidelines, ensuring a smooth, consistent mixture.
- Gently cascade the cake batter over the nut and chip layer, spreading evenly to create a uniform surface.
- Strategically dot the batter with dollops of strawberry jam, spacing them for optimal flavor distribution.
- Craft the cream cheese frosting by whipping butter and cream cheese until they form a silky, homogeneous blend.
- Incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla into the frosting, blending until achieving a luxurious, velvety consistency.
- Artfully drop frosting across the cake’s surface, then use a knife to create elegant marbled swirls.
- Slide the pan into a preheated oven at the temperature specified on the cake mix box, baking for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick emerges clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely within the pan, letting it rest on a wire rack to stabilize its structure.
- Optional: Embellish with fresh strawberries before slicing and presenting this decadent dessert.
Notes
- Customize the cake mix by selecting high-quality strawberry cake mix for enhanced flavor depth.
- Ensure nuts and chocolate chips are finely chopped to distribute evenly across the cake’s bottom layer.
- Create dairy-free variation by substituting cream cheese frosting with coconut cream or vegan cream cheese alternative.
- Toast coconut and pecans beforehand to intensify their nutty, caramelized flavors and add extra crunch to the dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 372 kcal
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 165 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg