Description
A delightful Strawberry Crunch Cake that combines the sweetness of strawberries with a crunchy graham cracker topping, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- 1 cup whipped cream (for topping)
- ½ cup crushed graham crackers (for topping)
- ½ cup sliced fresh strawberries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the pureed strawberries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of whipped cream on top, then place the second cake layer on top.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining whipped cream.
- Sprinkle the crushed graham crackers on top of the cake and garnish with sliced fresh strawberries.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the butter with unsweetened applesauce.
- Add a layer of strawberry jam between the cake layers for extra flavor.
- Mix in some chopped mint leaves into the whipped cream for a refreshing taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg