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Strawberry Crunch Cake

A moist strawberry layer cake with creamy frosting and a nostalgic strawberry crunch topping.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs large
  • 0.5 cup strawberry puree
  • 0.5 cup milk
Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Cake pans
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  4. Add eggs, vanilla, and strawberry puree.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk.
  6. Bake cake layers 22–26 minutes.
  7. Prepare frosting and crunch topping.
  8. Assemble cake and coat with strawberry crunch.

Notes

Chill before slicing for clean layers.