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Strawberry Crunch Cake

A delightful layered cake featuring fresh strawberries, creamy frosting, and a crunchy topping, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup milk whole or 2%
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Crunch Topping
  • 1 cup strawberry crumbs crushed freeze-dried strawberries
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup sugar
Filling
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  4. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting and Assembly
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar and milk, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Once the cakes are cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting and top with sliced strawberries.
  4. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and strawberry crumbs.
  6. Sprinkle the crunch topping over the frosted cake.
  7. Chill the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh strawberries and chill the cake before serving to enhance the flavors.

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