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Slice of Strawberry Crunch Cake topped with fresh strawberries and crunchy topping

Strawberry Crunch Cake

A delightful dessert that combines luscious strawberry flavors with a crunchy topping, making it perfect for celebrations.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix Mix with water, oil, and eggs as per package instructions.
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 3 large Eggs
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened to room temperature.
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Gradually add for a creamy consistency.
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract Adds flavor to the frosting.
  • pinch Salt
  • 2-4 tablespoons Heavy Whipping Cream Add until you reach a smooth consistency.
For the Crunch Topping
  • 12 pieces Golden Oreos Cream removed before crushing.
  • 1 cup Crushed Freeze-Dried Strawberries Adds flavor to the topping.
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted for binding.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine strawberry cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix on medium speed for about 2 minutes until well blended.
  3. Pour the batter into a greased 9x13-inch baking pan.
Baking
  1. Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Frosting Preparation
  1. While the cake cools, beat softened butter in a bowl until creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Add heavy whipping cream as needed for a smooth consistency.
Topping Preparation
  1. In another bowl, crush the Golden Oreos, then mix with crushed freeze-dried strawberries and melted butter.
Assembly
  1. Once the cake is cool, spread the frosting evenly on top.
  2. Sprinkle the crunch topping evenly over the frosting, pressing down gently.
  3. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For enhanced flavor, add lemon zest to the frosting. This cake can be customized with different cake mixes and toppings.