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strawberry crunch cake recipe

strawberry crunch cake recipe

5 from 2 votes
Strawberry crunch cake is a decadent dessert that combines moist layers of cake, creamy frosting, and a crunchy topping
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CourseBaking, cake, Dessert
Cuisineamerican, Classic, Southern
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Servings12 Servings
Calories450kcal

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup fresh strawberry purée

For the Frosting:

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Crunch Topping:

  • 1 cup vanilla sandwich cookies crushed
  • ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries crushed
  • 3 tbsp melted butter

Instructions

Prepare the Cake:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch cake pans.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
  • Mix in vanilla and strawberry purée.
  • Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, mixing until smooth.

Bake the Cake:

  • Divide the batter between the cake pans.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.

Make the Frosting:

  • Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.

Prepare the Crunch Topping:

  • Combine crushed cookies, freeze-dried strawberries, and melted butter in a bowl.

Assemble the Cake:

  • Spread frosting over the first cake layer. Place the second layer on top and frost completely.
  • Press the crunch topping onto the sides and top of the cake.
  • Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Storage Tips:

Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Freeze for up to 2 months and thaw before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 12Servings | Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 600IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1.2mg
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