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Strawberry Crunch Cake: A Sweet, Crunchy Slice of Heaven

A slice of strawberry crunch cake next to the rest of the cake, showcasing the layers of cake and frosting.
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strawberry crunch cake is a layered dessert made with fluffy strawberry and vanilla cake, creamy frosting, and a sweet, crumbly topping that tastes just like those ice cream bar crumbs.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • Strawberry Cake Mix: Yes, you can go homemade, but honestly, the boxed mix saves time, and it’s chef’s kiss.
  • Eggs, Oil, and Water: Follow the box instructions.
  • Vanilla Cake Mix: Because we’re layering it up like pros.

For the Frosting:

  • Cream Cheese (8 oz): Softened, because no one likes chunky frosting.
  • Unsalted Butter (1 cup): At room temp—trust me, it makes life easier.
  • Powdered Sugar (4 cups): Sweet and smooth.
  • Vanilla Extract (1 tsp): Just a splash for flavor.

For the Crunch Topping:

  • Golden Oreos (20 cookies): Crushed into crumbs.
  • Freeze-Dried Strawberries (½ cup): These pack a punch of flavor.
  • Unsalted Butter (3 tbsp): Melted, for that perfect crunch.

Instructions

1. Bake the Cakes

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (or whatever your cake mix says).
  • Grease two 9-inch cake pans.
  • Prepare the strawberry and vanilla cake mixes in separate bowls. Bake according to the package instructions.
  • Let the cakes cool completely before moving on. (Seriously, don’t rush this step. Warm cake = frosting disaster.) 

2. Whip Up the Frosting

  • In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy.
  • Add powdered sugar gradually, one cup at a time.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Boom—your frosting is ready to go! 

3. Make the Crunch Topping

  • Crush the Golden Oreos in a zip-top bag using a rolling pin (or toss them in a food processor if you’re fancy).
  • Mix the Oreo crumbs with freeze-dried strawberry powder and melted butter until it forms a crumbly texture.
  • Set aside—you’ll sprinkle this on top later. 

4. Assemble the Cake

  • Place one layer of the vanilla cake on a serving platter. Then apply a thick layer of frosting on top.
  • Place the strawberry cake layer on top and frost the entire cake, including the tops and sides.
  • Press the strawberry crunch topping all over the frosting. Don’t be shy; the more, the better! 

5. Chill and Serve

  • Pop the cake in the fridge for at least an hour before serving. This helps everything set up beautifully.

Notes

  • Room-Temp Ingredients Are Key: For smoother frosting and better mixing, make sure your butter and cream cheese are softened.
  • Don’t Overmix the Batter: This keeps your cake fluffy and tender.
  • Go All-In with the Crunch: Extra topping on the sides and top makes it look bakery-level fancy.

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Keywords: Strawberry Crunch Cake, Crunchy Strawberry Cake

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