Description
A delightful Strawberry Crunch Cake featuring fresh strawberries, a soft buttery cake, and a creamy frosting topped with a crunchy topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups (250g) granulated sugar
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 large whole egg
- 2/3 cup (160ml) whole milk
- 3-ounce package (85g) strawberry-flavored gelatin powder
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups (270g) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt (for frosting)
- 4 cups (480g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- 12 Golden sandwich cookies, crushed (for topping)
- 1 cup (about 25g) freeze-dried strawberries, lightly crushed
- 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare two 9-inch round cake pans with butter or non-stick spray and parchment paper.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Incorporate the egg whites and whole egg one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Add the milk, strawberry gelatin powder, and vanilla extract; blend until smooth.
- Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl and gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then on wire racks to cool completely.
- Make the frosting by beating the softened butter until creamy, then add heavy cream, vanilla, and salt. Gradually mix in confectioners’ sugar until fluffy.
- Make the crunch topping by combining crushed cookies, freeze-dried strawberries, and melted butter.
Notes
Serve with additional freeze-dried strawberries or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg