Strawberry Crunch Cake The Easiest Recipe Ever
Indulge in a delightful slice of nostalgia with Strawberry Crunch Cake The Easiest Recipe Ever. This charming dessert features moist layers infused with strawberry flavor, complemented by a rich cream cheese frosting and a crunchy topping that will satisfy your sweet cravings. Ideal for birthdays, picnics, or any celebration, this cake brings together rich flavors and fun textures that everyone will adore. With its vibrant colors and customizable options, it’s sure to be the centerpiece of any dessert table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 large whole egg
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 3 ounces strawberry-flavored vegan gelatin powder
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or whole milk (for frosting)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt (for frosting)
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar (for frosting)
- 12 Golden sandwich cookies (like Golden Oreos), cream filling removed (for crunch topping)
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, lightly crushed (for crunch topping)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled (for crunch topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round baking pans.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in egg whites, whole egg, milk, gelatin powder, and vanilla until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before transferring to wire racks.
- For the frosting, beat together butter with cream (or milk), vanilla extract, and salt; gradually add confectioners' sugar until smooth.
- Assemble by layering the cake with frosting in between; frost the top and sides.
- For the crunch topping, mix crushed cookies with freeze-dried strawberries and melted butter; sprinkle on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg