Description
Strawberry Crunch Cake is a delightful dessert that captures the essence of summer in every bite. Layered with fluffy vanilla cake, fresh strawberries, and a crunchy graham cracker topping, this cake is visually stunning and perfect for celebrations or as a sweet treat any day. Easy to prepare, it guarantees to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a mixer bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time with vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternately with milk until just combined.
- Fold in diced strawberries gently.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Layer frosting between cakes and cover the top and sides generously.
- Mix crushed graham crackers with melted butter and sprinkle on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg