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Strawberry Crunch Cake

Irresistible Strawberry Crunch Cake for Summer Celebrations

This Strawberry Crunch Cake is a vibrant, easy dessert perfect for summer gatherings, capturing the essence of sunshine and sweetness.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking pans
  • Electric mixer
  • - Wire racks

Ingredients
  

Cake Layers

  • 1 box Vanilla Cake Mix Use your favorite brand for optimal results.
  • 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix Feel free to experiment with other flavors like lemon.

Buttercream Icing

  • 1.5 cups Butter, softened Margarine can be used for a dairy-free alternative.
  • 6 cups Powdered Sugar Essential for sweetness and thickness in the icing.
  • 2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract You can swap for vanilla essence if necessary.
  • 6 tbsp Heavy Cream Half-and-half can be substituted.

Crunch Topping

  • 1 cup Freeze-Dried Strawberries Consider mixing in other freeze-dried fruits.
  • 0.5 box Nilla Wafers, crushed Substitute with different cookies if needed.
  • 3 tbsp Melted Butter Coconut oil is a viable alternative.

Garnishing

  • Fresh Strawberries Choose ripe ones for better presentation.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Prepare Cake Layers: Follow the box instructions for both the vanilla and strawberry cake mixes separately. Pour the batter into round pans and bake at 350°F for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Cool Cakes: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Make Buttercream Icing: In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter and powdered sugar together until fluffy. Gradually mix in vanilla extract and heavy cream.
  • Assemble the Cake: Begin layering with the vanilla cake, spreading a generous amount of buttercream icing on top. Add the strawberry cake layer and repeat the process.
  • Prepare Strawberry Crunch Topping: In a separate bowl, crush the freeze-dried strawberries and Nilla Wafers. Combine with melted butter, then sprinkle over the top layer of the cake.
  • Garnish and Serve: Decorate with fresh strawberries on top. Slice and serve chilled.

Notes

Optional: Drizzle with a little chocolate sauce for extra flair. Refrigerate the cake for easier slicing and a firmer structure.
Keyword easy cake, fun dessert, party cake, strawberry cake, summer dessert, vanilla cake