Description

This homemade Strawberry Crunch Cake is the ultimate dessert for strawberry lovers! Featuring soft vanilla or strawberry cake layers, a rich frosting, and a buttery, crunchy topping made from golden Oreos and freeze-dried strawberries, this cake is a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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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 whole milk

½ cup strawberry puree (fresh or store-bought)

For the Frosting:

2 cups heavy whipping cream

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1 cup powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Strawberry Crunch Topping:

1 ½ cups golden Oreos, crushed

½ cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed

¼ cup melted butter

Optional Add-Ons:

Fresh strawberries for garnish

White chocolate drizzle

Extra whipped cream

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Instructions

Prepare the Cake Base

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
Stir in vanilla extract and strawberry puree.
Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk, mixing until just combined.
Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cakes cool completely before frosting.

Make the Frosting

Beat cream cheese until smooth.
Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until creamy.
In another bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.

Prepare the Crunch Topping

Crush golden Oreos and freeze-dried strawberries into small crumbs.
Mix in melted butter until evenly combined.

Assemble the Cake

Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of frosting on top.
Add the second cake layer and frost the entire cake.
Sprinkle the strawberry crunch topping all over the cake, pressing lightly so it sticks.
Garnish with fresh strawberries if desired.

Notes

Use room-temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
Chill the cake layers before frosting for easier handling.
Gently press the crunch topping onto the frosting so it sticks well.
Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes