Description

This vibrant Strawberry Crunch Cake 2 combines a moist, gelatin-infused crumb with a nostalgic, buttery cookie topping. It is a texturally diverse dessert that balances creamy vanilla buttercream with the satisfying snap of strawberry-coated crumbles for a truly indulgent experience.

Ingredients

1 box Super Moist Strawberry Cake Mix
2 packages strawberry gelatin powder
1 cup water
1/3 cup melted butter (for cake)
2 tablespoons melted butter (for crunch)
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
3 eggs
1 package golden sandwich cookies
2 sticks softened butter (for frosting)
Pinch of salt
4 cups powdered sugar
Whole milk

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 Celsius) and generously grease your baking pans.
In a large bowl, whisk together the strawberry cake mix and one package of strawberry gelatin powder.
Add the water, 1/3 cup melted butter, one tablespoon of vanilla extract, and three eggs to the dry mixture and beat on medium speed for two minutes until smooth.
Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, then let cool in pans for ten minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Crush golden sandwich cookies into coarse crumbs and mix with the second package of strawberry gelatin and 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
Spread the crunch mixture on a parchment-lined sheet to firm up while you prepare the frosting.
Cream two sticks of softened butter with salt and the remaining tablespoon of vanilla, then gradually add powdered sugar and splashes of whole milk until voluminous.
Assemble by frosting between layers and across the exterior, then press the strawberry crunch mixture into the sides and top of the cake.

Notes

For the cleanest presentation, place your cake stand on a large rimmed baking sheet before applying the crunch topping; this will catch any falling crumbs and make cleanup much easier. Ensure the cake layers are completely chilled before frosting to prevent the buttercream from melting and losing its structure.

Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mediterranean-American Fusion