Strawberry Crunch Cake Recipe
Strawberry Crunch Cake is a fun, no-bake dessert featuring layers of buttery cake, creamy cheesecake filling, and a crunchy strawberry topping. It's the perfect sweet treat for any occasion, combining smooth, tangy flavors with a satisfying crunch. Enjoy it chilled for a refreshing finish!
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Calories: 609kcal
Servings: 12
Equipment
- 9×13" baking pan
- Baking spray
- Large mixing bowl
- Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
- Toothpick (for testing cake doneness)
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 1 white cake mix
- 1 box 3 ounces strawberry gelatin
- 4 eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 1 cup milk
Strawberry Crunch Topping*
- 1 package vanilla sandwich cookies Golden Oreos
- 1 ounce freeze-dried strawberries
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1 package 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 9x13 baking pan with baking spray.
- Mix cake mix, strawberry gelatin, eggs, butter, and milk with a hand mixer until smooth (about 2 minutes).
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 28-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the cake bakes, crush the cookies in a food processor to make crumbs.
- Blend freeze-dried strawberries into a powder and mix with the cookie crumbs.
- Drizzle melted butter over the crumbs and stir to combine. Let the mixture dry on wax paper for 20-25 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese, butter, and salt until smooth. Slowly add powdered sugar and milk to achieve desired frosting consistency.
- Once the cake is cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting on top and sprinkle with the strawberry crunch topping. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 609kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 137mg | Sodium: 310mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 1077IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 2mg