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Strawberry Crunch Cake

Strawberry Crunch Cake
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Indulge in the delightful Strawberry Crunch Cake, a semi-homemade dessert that bursts with vibrant strawberry flavor and features a fluffy cake texture topped with a satisfying crunchy layer. Perfect for any occasion, this cake impresses guests at birthday parties, family gatherings, or as a sweet treat after dinner. With its easy preparation, even novice bakers can create this masterpiece with minimal effort, while seasoned bakers will appreciate its delicious outcome. The eye-catching pink hue and delightful crunch make this cake not only tasty but also visually appealing. Treat your loved ones to this fun and flavorful dessert that truly celebrates the sweetness of strawberries!

Ingredients

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  • 1 box strawberry cake mix (15.25 ounces)
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup avocado oil
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 bag freeze-dried strawberries (1 ounce), divided
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 5 shortbread cookies (5 ounces)
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C).
  2. Crush half of the freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor and set aside.
  3. Grease a 13×9 baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  4. In a mixing bowl, prepare the cake mix according to package instructions using oil, water, and eggs; gently fold in the crushed strawberries.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 34-38 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool completely on a rack for about 2 hours.
  7. For the crunchy topping, crush the remaining freeze-dried strawberries with shortbread cookies in the food processor until crumbly.
  8. Frost the cooled cake with buttercream frosting and sprinkle the crunch topping generously over it.

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