Description
Indulge in the delightful nostalgia of Strawberry Crunch Cake The Easiest Recipe Ever, a dessert that beautifully combines moist strawberry cake layers with smooth cream cheese frosting and a satisfying crunchy topping. Perfect for birthdays, picnics, or any festive occasion, this cake is not just a treat but an experience that will charm your taste buds. The vibrant strawberry flavor paired with the creamy texture makes it irresistible, while the crispy Golden Oreo crunch adds a fun twist. Bake this showstopper for your family and friends, and watch it disappear in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups (250g) granulated sugar
- 3 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1 large whole egg, at room temperature
- 2/3 cup (160ml) whole milk, at room temperature
- 3-ounce package (85g) strawberry flavored vegan gelatin powder
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups (270g) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream (or whole milk)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt (for frosting)
- 4 cups (480g) confectioners' sugar, sifted (for frosting)
- 12 Golden sandwich cookies, cream filling removed (or 1 ½ cups crushed shortbread cookies)
- 1 cup (about 25g) freeze-dried strawberries, lightly crushed
- 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg whites one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in the whole egg until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the milk while continuing to mix.
- Stir in the strawberry vegan gelatin powder and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the sifted flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared cake pans and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- For the frosting, in a clean bowl, beat together softened butter and heavy cream until smooth.
- Gradually add the confectioners' sugar while mixing until light and fluffy.
- Stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Once the cake layers are cooled, place one layer on your serving plate.
- Spread an even layer of frosting on top and add the second layer of cake.
- Frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
- In a separate bowl, combine crushed cookies with freeze-dried strawberries and melted butter until well mixed.
- Press this mixture onto the top of your frosted cake for a crunchy finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg