Strawberry crunch cake is a delectable treat suitable for any occasion. The sweet and juicy flavor of fresh strawberries is combined with the crunchy texture of cake crumbs and pecans in this simple recipe. The end result is a delectable cake that is both gratifying and refreshing. You may make a wonderful dessert that will impress your visitors with just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation time. This recipe is likely to please you whether you're searching for a quick and easy dessert for a family dinner or a show-stopping cake for a special occasion. So put on your apron and get ready to bake!

Strawberry Crunch Cake Easy Recipe

Ingredients 

• Baking spray with flour
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons strawberry-flavored gelatin, such as Jell-O (from 1 [3 oz.] package)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups whole buttermilk

Frosting 

• 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream, or more as needed

Crumble

• 25 golden Oreo cookies
• ⅔ cup freeze-dried strawberries
• ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
• 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 350° F. (175 degrees C). Coat two (8-inch) round cake pans with baking spray and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
• In a mixing dish, combine the flour, gelatin, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter on medium speed until creamy, 2 to 3 minutes. Gradually beat in the sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating on low speed and scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary, until just incorporated. Mix in the vanilla extract.
• In three additions, alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture and mixing on low speed just until incorporated after each addition. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans.
• Bake for 40 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.