What is strawberry crunch cake?

It’s a soft strawberry sheet cake topped with vanilla frosting and a crunchy mix of Oreos, freeze-dried strawberries, and butter. It tastes like the classic ice cream bar in cake form.

What is the 1234 cake rule?

The 1234 rule refers to the classic cake ratio: 1 cup butter, 2 cups sugar, 3 cups flour, and 4 eggs. It’s a basic formula used in traditional butter cakes.

What gives strawberry crunch its flavor?

Freeze-dried strawberries and Golden Oreos create that sweet-tart crunch. The butter adds a rich, nutty note that ties it together.

Is strawberry crumble a thing?

Yes! Strawberry crumble is a baked dessert with sweet strawberries topped with a buttery oat or cookie topping. It’s similar in spirit but much fruitier and warm, while this cake stays cool and creamy.

Strawberry Crunch Cake Recipe | Amazing Nostalgic Dessert

Name: Strawberry Crunch Cake Recipe | Amazing Nostalgic Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box (13.25 oz) strawberry cake mix (adjust if using 15.25 oz box); 1 cup water; 1/3 cup vegetable oil (use 1/2 cup if using 15.25 oz mix); 3 large eggs; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 cups powdered sugar; 2–4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream; 12 Golden Oreos, cream removed; 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Description

This Strawberry Crunch Cake is a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing dessert inspired by strawberry shortcake ice cream bars. It combines soft strawberry cake, creamy vanilla frosting, and a buttery strawberry crunch topping easy to make, perfectly sweet, and always a hit at gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

1 box (13.25 oz) strawberry cake mix (adjust if using 15.25 oz box)

1 cup water

1/3 cup vegetable oil (use 1/2 cup if using 15.25 oz mix)

3 large eggs

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon salt

4 cups powdered sugar

2–4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

12 Golden Oreos, cream removed

1 cup freeze-dried strawberries

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.

2. Prepare the strawberry cake according to the box instructions, adjusting oil for 15.25 oz mix.

3. Bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

4. Let the cake cool completely.

5. Beat softened butter with vanilla and salt until fluffy.

6. Gradually mix in powdered sugar.

7. Add heavy cream as needed until frosting is smooth and spreadable.

8. Crush Oreos and freeze-dried strawberries into small pieces, then stir in melted butter to form the topping.

9. Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake.

10. Sprinkle the strawberry crunch topping across the top.

11. Slice and serve.

Notes

Makes 12 servings

For larger cake mix boxes, increase oil to 1/2 cup or substitute with a homemade strawberry cake.

Vanilla store-bought frosting can be used for convenience.

Store at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Strawberry
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 691
Sugar: 75 g
Sodium: 359 mg
Fat: 32 g
Saturated Fat: 16 g
Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 96 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 94 mg