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This moist Strawberry Crunch Cake is topped with a creamy whipped topping made with cream cheese and powdered sugar. The finishing touch is a delightful crunch topping made of crushed golden Oreos and freeze-dried strawberries.

I love a good strawberry dessert, especially in the summer months! It looks very festive and gives a deliciously sweet ending to every BBQ. Check out this Strawberry Tart, this delicious (and easy!) Fresh Strawberry Pie, and this delicious Strawberry Icebox Cake.

Strawberry Crunch Cake Recipe

If you’ve never had a Strawberry Crunch Cake and are wondering what it is, you’re in for a treat, especially if you love strawberries. The base cake is strawberry flavored (you can make it with this recipe or from scratch from the box). It’s topped with a whipped topping, but the best part is where you get the crunch. Sprinkled on top is a mix of crushed vanilla Oreos and dehydrated strawberries.

We love this cake not only because it is full of strawberry flavor but also because of the texture. It is a match made in heaven. The cake is moist and delicious, but with a delicious crunch in every bite. I love a recipe with a twist, and this one takes a classic cake to a whole other level!

What are the ingredients in Strawberry Crunch Cake?

The ingredients list is very simple. And once you try this recipe, you’ll want to make sure you always have them! All exact ingredient measurements can be found down in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Cake

• Strawberry Cake Mix: You can make it easy by just getting a boxed cake mix from the store!
• Strawberry Jello: I love strawberry gelatin, and it adds an extra punch of flavor to the mix.
• eggs: I always use large eggs when I bake.
• Vegetable oil: It adds moisture to the cake, giving it that perfect soft and fluffy texture.
• Milk: You can use 1 percent or 2 percent milk in this recipe.

Strawberry Crunch Topping

• Golden Oreos: Remove the filling from your Oreos before making the topping.
• Freeze-Dried Strawberries: I find these at the grocery store with the addition of nuts, chocolate chips, and baking powder.
• butter: I have used salted butter in this Strawberry Crunch Cake recipe.

whipped topping

• cream cheese: Let it sit out and come to room temperature for better mixing.
• powdered sugar: It blends in seamlessly, leaving the topping smooth and sweet.
• Whipped Topping: Allow Cool Whip to melt before mixing with other ingredients. I like to keep it in my fridge rather than my freezer so it’s ready to go.

Is Strawberry Crunch Cake easy to make?

Yes! This recipe is very easy and comes together in less than an hour. This includes baking and frosting time! This is a great dessert recipe to be served with any meal. Everyone loves it!

1. Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13 baking dish with pan spray. Cancel.
2. Mix the Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, add cake mix, jello powder, eggs, oil and milk. Use a hand or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
3. Bake and Cool: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and springs back when pressed lightly. Let the cake cool completely.
4. Make Topping: To prepare the topping, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar in a bowl until smooth. Add ⅓ of the whipped topping and mix until smooth.
5. Spread Topping: Fold in remaining whipped topping and spread evenly over cooled cake.
6. Add Strawberry Crunch: Place golden Oreos (without filling) and freeze-dried strawberries in a large ziplock bag and crush with a rolling pin. You can crush them as little or as much as you want. i like the combination of chunky bits and crumbs. Sprinkle as much or as little as you’d like on Strawberry Cake. I used about half the mix.