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Strawberry Crunch Cake

A delightful layered cake featuring fresh strawberries and a crunchy topping, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
Strawberry Filling
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
Crunch Topping
  • 1 cup crushed graham crackers
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Frosting
  • 1 cup heavy cream chilled
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk. Mix until smooth.
  4. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  5. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
Prepare the Strawberry Filling
  1. In a bowl, combine sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Let sit for 10 minutes.
Prepare the Crunch Topping
  1. In a bowl, mix crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar until combined.
Prepare the Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, whip the chilled heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  2. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue to whip until stiff peaks form.
Assemble the Cake
  1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread half of the strawberry filling on top.
  2. Add the second cake layer on top and spread the remaining strawberry filling.
  3. Spread the whipped frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
  4. Sprinkle the crunch topping over the frosting.
  5. Chill the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh strawberries and serve chilled.

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