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Decadent Earthquake Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Swirl

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A rich and moist chocolate cake with a creamy cream cheese swirl that creates a beautiful marbled effect. This easy and quick recipe is perfect for any occasion and a crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed if possible)
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk (or sour milk as substitute)
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) boiling water
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp (16g) all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan. Optionally line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Sift cocoa to avoid clumps.
  3. Add eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Carefully stir in boiling water to thin the batter and bloom the cocoa. Stir gently for about 30 seconds.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla extract, then mix in flour. Beat for 3-4 minutes.
  6. Pour chocolate batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Dollop cream cheese mixture on top in spoonfuls.
  7. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cream cheese into the chocolate batter creating a marbled effect.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool the cake on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing to allow the cream cheese swirl to set.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and cream cheese for best results. Avoid over-twirling the cream cheese swirl to maintain the marbled look. Bloom cocoa powder with boiling water to enhance chocolate flavor and moisture. Tent with foil if edges brown too fast. Let cake cool at least 30 minutes before slicing.

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Keywords: earthquake cake, cream cheese swirl, chocolate cake, easy dessert, moist cake, marbled cake, quick cake recipe

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