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slice of strawberry crunch cake on a white plate.

Strawberry Crunch Cake (13x9-inch pan)

Published by Kate
Strawberry Crunch Cake with cream cheese frosting is an easy yet impressive dessert!
4.80 from 48 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 15 servings
Calories 501 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the cake:

  • 1 package white cake mix
  • 1 (3 oz) box strawberry gelatin
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup water

For the strawberry crunch:

  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 (3 oz) box strawberry gelatin
  • 24 Golden Oreos

For the frosting:

  • 4 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 13x9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine the white cake mix, one box of strawberry gelatin, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Beat with a hand mixer for 2 minutes.
  • Pour into the greased pan, and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  • While the cake is baking, crush the Golden Oreos into small crumbles. You can use either a food processor, or place the Oreos in a plastic bag and pound them with a meat mallet or rolling pin.
  • Place the crumbled Oreos in a medium bowl, and add one box of strawberry gelatin and 4 tablespoons melted butter. Mix gently to combine.
  • Spread the mixture onto a greased baking sheet (or top the baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat first). Bake for 8 minutes at 350°F. Let cool.
  • Once the cake is cool, place the 4 tablespoons softened butter, softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 tablespoon of milk in a large bowl. Beat with a hand mixer until light and fluffy. Add an additional tablespoon of milk if the frosting is too stiff.
  • Top the cooled cake with the frosting, then sprinkle the strawberry crunch on top. Cut into slices and serve!

Notes

For the frosting, make sure that the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature. This ensures that the frosting will be light and fluffy. 
Make it ahead: the cake and strawberry crunch topping can be made up to 2 days ahead of time. Wrap tightly and store at room temperature. On the day that you plan to serve the cake, make the frosting, frost the cake, and top with the crunch topping.
Store any leftover can in the refrigerator. The completed cake can be frozen for up to 3 months. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil before freezing. 
Need a shortcut? Use a can of cream cheese frosting instead of making your own. 

Nutrition

Calories: 501kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 5gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 360mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 371IUCalcium: 111mgIron: 1mg
Keyword strawberry crunch cake
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