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Ultimate Strawberry Crunch Cake: Easy Homemade Dessert with Creamy Frosting

This strawberry crunch cake recipe combines moist vanilla cake, creamy frosting, and golden crumble topping for a nostalgic dessert that's perfect for celebrations. The homemade version features fresh strawberries and a delightful contrast of textures that makes it superior to store-bought alternatives.
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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 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp strawberry jam or puree
  • 1½ cups golden Oreo cookies, crushed
  • ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add softened butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the diced strawberries.
  2. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until smooth. Mix in strawberry jam for that beautiful pink hue and extra strawberry flavor. Chill the frosting for 15 minutes to firm up slightly.
  4. Combine crushed golden Oreo cookies, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Mix until the ingredients are well combined and have a crumbly texture.
  5. Place one cake layer on your serving plate. Spread a generous layer of frosting over the top. Place the second layer on top and frost the entire cake. Press the crunch topping gently onto the sides and sprinkle generously over the top.

Notes

Pat diced strawberries dry with paper towels before adding to batter to prevent excess moisture. Ensure butter, eggs, and cream cheese are at room temperature for smoother mixing. Cake layers can be baked up to two days in advance and stored wrapped in plastic wrap at room temperature.