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Strawberry Crunch Cake

A nostalgic strawberry cake layered with cream cheese whipped frosting and coated in a sweet strawberry crunch topping.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1 box vanilla or white cake mix
  • 1 box strawberry gelatin mix (3 oz)
  • 1 cup water
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup finely chopped strawberries
Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
Crunch Topping
  • 1 package golden Oreos, crushed
  • 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare cake pans.
  2. Mix cake batter ingredients until smooth.
  3. Fold in chopped strawberries.
  4. Bake 25–28 minutes and cool completely.
  5. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar.
  6. Add vanilla and heavy cream and whip to stiff peaks.
  7. Combine golden Oreos, freeze-dried strawberries, and melted butter to make crunch.
  8. Assemble cake and coat with strawberry crunch.

Notes

Add fresh strawberries on top for decoration and flavor.