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Easy Strawberry Crunch Cake: The Ultimate Nostalgic Dessert Recipe

This nostalgic strawberry crunch cake features layers of creamy vanilla cake, sweet fresh strawberries, and a golden crumble topping. Perfect for parties and gatherings, it balances soft cake, creamy frosting, and crunchy textures for a dessert that's both familiar and exciting.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup golden oreo cookies, crushed
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the strawberry filling: In a medium saucepan, combine sliced strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens and strawberries soften, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  2. Make the cake batter: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Alternately add flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined.
  3. Bake the cake: Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cake cool completely in the pan.
  4. Prepare crunch topping: Combine crushed cookies, flour, brown sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Mix until crumbly texture forms. Spread mixture on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Let cool completely.
  5. Make the frosting: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing well. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until combined.
  6. Assemble the cake: Spread cooled strawberry filling evenly over the cooled cake. Top with cream cheese frosting, then sprinkle the crunchy topping generously over the entire cake. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Use fresh strawberries for best flavor; ensure all components are completely cooled before assembling; try different cookie types for the topping; can be made a day in advance and stored covered in refrigerator