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Strawberry Crunch Cake Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings 1x

Description

This Strawberry Crunch Cake is a delightful layered dessert featuring moist strawberry-flavored cake layers, creamy buttercream frosting, and a crunchy strawberry-infused Oreo topping. Perfect for gatherings, this show-stopping cake combines the lightness of air-baked cake layers with the unique texture of baked strawberry crunch and fresh strawberry decoration, offering a perfect balance of flavors and textures in every bite.

Ingredients

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Cake Layers

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 1 package (85 g) strawberry gelatin
  • 1 1/2 cups milk

Buttercream Frosting

  • 1.5 cups (3 sticks) butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 pounds powdered sugar
  • 1.5 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 6 tablespoons heavy cream (or milk; more as needed for consistency)

Strawberry Crunch Topping

  • 24 Golden Oreos
  • 1 box strawberry Jell-O powder
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted

Decorations

  • 8 fresh strawberries, for decorating
  • Whipped cream, for decorating

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cake Pans and Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter and flour three 8-inch round cake pans, then line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: Using a standing mixer, beat vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract on medium speed until the mixture is smooth and fully blended.
  4. Add Sugar and Gelatin: Incorporate the sugar and strawberry gelatin powder into the wet ingredients and mix until all is well combined.
  5. Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Alternately add the flour mixture (in four parts) and milk (in three parts) to the wet mixture, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix well after each addition until fully incorporated.
  6. Bake the Cakes: Evenly divide the batter among the prepared pans (approximately 483g per pan). Bake in the center of the oven for about 30 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean and edges begin to pull away from the pans. Avoid opening the oven before 20 minutes.
  7. Cool the Cake Layers: Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10-15 minutes. Run a butter knife around the edges and invert cakes onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Make the Buttercream Frosting: Beat room-temperature butter and salt until fluffy. Gradually sift in powdered sugar in 3-4 batches, starting on low speed and increasing after each addition. Scrape the bowl as needed. Add vanilla extract and then add heavy cream gradually, beating until the desired spreadable consistency is reached.
  9. Prepare Strawberry Crunch: Preheat oven to 350°F. Crush Golden Oreos into fine crumbs using a food processor or by crushing in a bag with a rolling pin. Combine the crumbs with strawberry Jell-O powder and melted butter. Spread on a parchment-lined or greased baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes. Cool completely.
  10. Assemble the Cake: If needed, level the cake layers. Place the first layer on a serving plate or turntable and spread an even layer of buttercream on top. Add the second layer and repeat. Top with the third layer. Apply a thin crumb coat of buttercream over the entire cake and chill for 15-20 minutes to set.
  11. Finish and Decorate: Spread a final layer of buttercream evenly over the cake. Gently press the cooled strawberry crunch onto the sides and top for texture. Arrange fresh strawberries and whipped cream swirls decoratively on top for a beautiful finish.

Notes

  • Ensure cake layers are fully cooled before frosting to prevent melting the buttercream.
  • Use room temperature butter for smoother frosting.
  • You can substitute milk for heavy cream in the frosting if preferred.
  • Chilling the cake after crumb coating helps achieve a cleaner final frosting layer.
  • The strawberry crunch topping adds a nice texture contrast and can be stored separately if desired.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes + 8 minutes for crunch
  • Category: Dessert - Cakes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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