Strawberry Crunch Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
Who doesn't love a good cake? And when it comes to cakes, strawberry crunch cake with cream cheese frosting is a go-to option for many. The sweet, tangy flavor of fresh strawberries combined with the creamy and smooth texture of cream cheese frosting is an unbeatable combination. And the added crunch of the cake crumble just takes it to the next level.
Ingredients
- For the cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 lb strawberries, hulled and sliced
- For the crunch:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- For the cream cheese frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions
For the cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the flour mixture, alternating with the milk, until everything is well combined.
- Fold in the sliced strawberries.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pans, and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.
For the crunch:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly.
- Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let the crunch cool completely before using.
For the cream cheese frosting:
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy.
- Gradually mix in the powdered sugar until everything is well combined.
- Beat in the vanilla extract.
Assembly
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate, and spread a layer of frosting on top.
- Sprinkle a layer of crunch over the frosting.
- Place the second cake layer on top, and repeat the process with frosting and crunch.
- Finish by frosting the sides and top of the cake with the remaining frosting.
- Decorate with fresh strawberries or more crunch if desired.
And there you have it, a delicious and indulgent strawberry crunch cake with cream cheese frosting that will leave your taste buds wanting more.