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Strawberry Crunch Cake

Strawberry Crunch Cake

This Strawberry Crunch Cake is a deliciously layered dessert featuring a strawberry cake base topped with creamy frosting and a crunchy layer.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 691 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • handheld mixer
  • Ziploc Bag
  • Rolling Pin

Ingredients
  

FOR THE CAKE

  • 1 box strawberry cake mix (see note below)
  • 1 cup water
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs

FOR THE FROSTING

  • 1 cup unsalted butter , softened to room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream , room temperature

FOR THE CRUNCH TOPPING

  • 12 count Golden Oreos , separated and cream middles removed
  • 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted

Instructions
 

Make the Cake

  • Preheat oven to 350F. Coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Prepare the cake according to package directions. Let cool completely before frosting.

Make the Frosting

  • With a handheld mixer, beat 1 cup of softened butter on medium speed for about 2 minutes until creamy. Add 1 tablespoon vanilla extract and ¼ teaspoon salt. Beat until smooth. Gradually add 4 cups powdered sugar, one cup at a time. Slowly beat in 2 tablespoons heavy cream until desired consistency is reached.

Make the Topping

  • Add 12 Golden Oreo cookies and 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries to a Ziploc bag; crush with a rolling pin until you get pea size crumbs. Pour in 4 tablespoons of melted butter and toss to combine.

Assemble

  • Spread the frosting on the cooled cake in an even layer. Sprinkle the crunch mix evenly over the frosting. Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

If using a 15.25 box of cake mix, add in ½ cup of oil instead of ⅓. For a shortcut, you can use store-bought vanilla frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 691kcalCarbohydrates: 96gProtein: 3gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 359mgPotassium: 299mgFiber: 2gSugar: 75gVitamin A: 685IUVitamin C: 241mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 5mg
Keyword cake, Dessert, Strawberry Crunch Cake, sweet
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