Name: Strawberry Crunch Cake
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 24 slices
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1.25 cups granulated sugar; 1 tbsp baking powder; 1 tsp kosher salt; 0.5 cup unsalted butter; 0.25 cup neutral oil; 0.5 cup buttermilk; 1.5 cups strawberry purée; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1.5 cups mascarpone; 0.75 cup granulated sugar; 1.5 cups heavy cream; 32 oreo; 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries; 0.5 tsp kosher salt; 0.25 cup unsalted butter; 1 tsp vanilla extract

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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a 9x13 cake pan with parchment paper.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Cut up the butter into small cubes and add to the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed until it resembles wet sand.

Add the oil, buttermilk, strawberry purée, eggs, and vanilla, and mix until just combined.

Pour the cake batter into the prepared cake pan. Use an offset spatula to spread it into an even layer.

Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Immediately turn the cake out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

In a large bowl, add the mascarpone and sugar. Use an electric hand mixer to beat on low speed until smooth.

Continue mixing on low speed while pouring in the heavy cream in 2-3 additions. Turn the mixer up to medium speed and beat until stiff peaks form.

Once the cake is cool, spread the frosting on top and smooth out into an even layer. Place the cake in the fridge while you make the strawberry crunch topping.

Combine all ingredients in a food processor, and pulse until it turns into pea-sized crumbs.

Cover the cake with the strawberry crunch topping. When ready to serve, cut it into 24 squares and enjoy!

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Stabilize Your Mascarpone Frosting 🥄
Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks first, then fold in mascarpone gently to prevent it from becoming grainy or separating—this creates an airy, stable frosting that won't weep.
Toast Your Oreo Crunch Components 🍪
Lightly toast crushed Oreos with melted butter before mixing with freeze-dried strawberries to deepen their flavor and ensure the crunch stays crispy longer after assembly.
Room Temperature Ingredients for Tender Cake 🌡️
Bring eggs, buttermilk, and mascarpone to room temperature before mixing to ensure even incorporation and a lighter, more tender crumb structure in your strawberry cake.
Reduce Strawberry Purée for Concentrated Flavor 🍓
Simmer your strawberry purée for 5-10 minutes to evaporate excess moisture and intensify the strawberry flavor, preventing a soggy cake while deepening the pink color.
Strategic Freeze-Dried Strawberry Placement 🎯
Reserve the prettiest freeze-dried strawberries for the top garnish and add the smaller pieces to the crunch mixture to ensure an elegant, professional presentation.

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