Strawberry Crunch Cake Recipe
Discover the ultimate Strawberry Crunch Cake recipe! Perfectly sweet and irresistibly crunchy, it's a dessert lover's dream.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Oven
- 9-inch round cake pans
- Cooling rack
- Food processor (optional, for the crumb topping)
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
- 3 tsp Baking powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 3 Eggs
- 1 cup Milk
- 1/2 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- For the filling:
- 2 cups Fresh strawberries sliced
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch
- For the crunch topping:
- 1 cup Golden Oreos crushed
- 1/2 cup Freeze-dried strawberries crushed
- 1/3 cup Unsalted butter melted
Instructions
Step 1 – Preparing the Cake Batter
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry, mixing until just combined.
- Note: Don’t overmix the batter as it can lead to a dense cake.
Step 2 – Baking the Cake
- Grease and flour your cake pans.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Warning: Ensure cakes are fully cooled before assembling to prevent the filling from melting.
Step 3 – Making the Filling
- In a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, and cornstarch.
- Cook over medium heat until the strawberries release their juices and the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely.
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Step 4 – Preparing the Crunch Topping
- In a food processor, pulse together crushed Golden Oreos and freeze-dried strawberries until fine.
- Mix in melted butter until the mixture is crumbly.
- Fact: Strawberries have more vitamin C per serving than an orange, making them not only delicious but also incredibly healthy.
Notes
- For an even more decadent treat, drizzle each layer with a spoonful of strawberry syrup before adding the filling.
- Store any leftover cake in the refrigerator to keep the layers moist and delicious.