Description
Indulge in the delightful nostalgia of Strawberry Crunch Cake, a vibrant dessert that combines moist strawberry layers with creamy frosting and a crunchy topping. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday party, family gathering, or simply a well-deserved treat for yourself. The combination of fresh strawberry flavor and the fun crunch of cookies makes this cake not only delicious but also visually stunning. With its light and airy texture, it will impress guests of all ages while bringing a burst of joy to your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1 large whole egg, at room temperature
- 2/3 cup whole milk, at room temperature
- 3 ounces strawberry-flavored vegan gelatin powder
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- For the frosting: 1 cup unsalted butter, heavy cream or whole milk, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt, 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
- For the crunch topping: 12 Golden sandwich cookies, cream filling removed (or 1 ½ cups crushed shortbread cookies), 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, lightly crushed, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg whites and whole egg one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in milk, gelatin powder, and vanilla extract until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together sifted flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Gradually blend into the wet mixture on low speed until just combined.
- Divvy up the batter between prepared pans and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
- For frosting: Beat together butter, heavy cream or milk, vanilla extract, sea salt, and confectioners’ sugar until smooth.
- Once cakes are cooled, frost one layer before adding the second layer; cover the entire cake with remaining frosting.
- Mix crushed cookies with freeze-dried strawberries and melted butter before sprinkling generously over the frosted cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg