Name: Strawberry Crunch Cake The Easiest Recipe Ever
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar; 3 large egg whites, at room temperature; 1 large whole egg, at room temperature; 2/3 cup whole milk, at room temperature; 3-ounce package strawberry flavored vegan gelatin powder; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting); 1/4 cup heavy cream (or whole milk); 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (for frosting); 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt (for frosting); 4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted (for frosting); 12 Golden sandwich cookies, cream filling removed; 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, lightly crushed; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled

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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
3 large egg whites, at room temperature
1 large whole egg, at room temperature
2/3 cup whole milk, at room temperature
3-ounce package strawberry flavored vegan gelatin powder
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
1/4 cup heavy cream (or whole milk)
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt (for frosting)
4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted (for frosting)
12 Golden sandwich cookies, cream filling removed
1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, lightly crushed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add egg whites and whole egg one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and vegan gelatin powder. Gradually add to wet ingredients along with milk; mix until just combined.
Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow cooling in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the frosting, beat softened butter with heavy cream until smooth. Gradually add confectioners' sugar then stir in vanilla extract and salt until fluffy.
Assemble the cake by layering frosting between the cooled cake layers and on top/sides of the cake.
For the crunch topping, mix crushed cookies with freeze-dried strawberries and melted butter; sprinkle generously over the frosted cake.

Author: Emma Moyer
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 300
Sugar: 35g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 44g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 50mg