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Strawberry Shortcake Crunch Cake

A delightful balance of sweet freshness and creamy indulgence, this Strawberry Shortcake Crunch Cake features layers of fluffy cake, juicy strawberries, and rich cream cheese frosting with a crunchy layer on top.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
For the Crunch Layer
  • 1 cup crushed graham crackers
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Strawberries
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • splash milk, if needed

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  4. Pour the batter into a greased 9x13-inch baking pan and bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. In a small bowl, combine crushed graham crackers with melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over the cake after it cools.
  6. Toss the sliced strawberries with granulated sugar and let them sit for 10-15 minutes.
  7. In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fluffy. If too thick, add a splash of milk.
  8. Spread a layer of frosting over the cooled cake, add the macerated strawberries on top, and finish with another layer of frosting. Sprinkle the crunch layer generously over the top.
  9. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.

Notes

For extra fluffy frosting, beat for an additional minute. Feel free to experiment with different berries.