Strawberry Crunch Cake

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tablespoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 2 cups granulated sugar

• 4 large eggs

• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

• 1 cup whole milk

• ½ cup strawberry puree (or mashed strawberries)

For the Frosting:

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream

• ½ cup powdered sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Topping:

• Prepared Strawberry Crunch mixture

Instructions:

Step 1 – Bake the Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.

2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl.

3. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Add eggs one by one, then stir in vanilla and strawberry puree.

5. Alternate adding flour mixture and milk, mixing until just combined.

6. Divide the batter evenly between pans and bake 25–30 minutes.

7. Cool completely before frosting.

Step 2 – Make the Frosting

1. Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.

Step 3 – Assemble

1. Place one cake layer on a plate and spread with frosting.

2. Add the second layer and cover the whole cake with frosting.

3. Generously sprinkle the Strawberry Crunch topping all over.

4. Press lightly to help it stick.