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Easy Strawberry Crunch Cake: Nostalgic Homemade Dessert with Creamy Frosting

This strawberry crunch cake combines creamy frosting, fluffy vanilla cake, and an irresistible crunchy topping for a nostalgic homemade dessert perfect for celebrations or casual cravings. The recipe uses simple techniques and accessible ingredients to create a professional-looking layer cake with balanced textures and flavors.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup strawberry puree (fresh or frozen strawberries blended)
  • ¾ cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • ⅓ cup strawberry puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup crushed golden Oreo cookies
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons strawberry powder (from freeze-dried strawberries)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in medium bowl. In large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes). Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla.
  2. Combine strawberry puree and buttermilk in small bowl. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, alternating with strawberry-buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined (don't overmix). Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth tops.
  3. Bake for 25-30 minutes until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  4. While cakes cool, prepare frosting: Beat softened butter until smooth, gradually add powdered sugar mixing on low speed. Add strawberry puree, vanilla extract, and salt, beat on medium-high until fluffy. Add cream gradually for desired consistency.
  5. Prepare crunchy topping: Combine crushed Oreos, melted butter, strawberry powder, and sugar in small bowl. Mix until well combined.
  6. Assemble cake: Place one cake layer on serving plate, spread generous layer of frosting. Place second layer on top and frost entire cake. Press crunchy topping onto sides and top. Chill 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use cake strips for even baking and flat tops. Cake tastes better the next day as flavors meld. Can bake layers up to 2 days in advance. For extra strawberry flavor, add strawberry extract to frosting or fresh strawberries between layers.