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Strawberry Crunch Cake
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 340℉.
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Spray 3, 8-inch round baking pans with non stick spray or use cake release.
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Prepare the cake mixes according to package directions.
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Divide the batter between pans, baking two strawberry and one vanilla cake.
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Bake according to package instructions. Let cakes cool in pans for at least 10 minutes before moving to a wired rack or let them cool in pans completely.
Make the Frosting
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Using a hand mixer, beat butter and half of the powdered sugar until smooth.
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Add the remaining powdered sugar, vanilla and 6 tablespoons heavy cream. Mix on high for 7 minutes.
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If the mixture is too stiff, add more heavy cream.
Make Strawberry Crunch
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Blend freeze-dried strawberries and Nilla Wafers in a high impact blender or food processor. Add melted butter and pulse until the mixture is evenly combined.
Assembly
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Place a small dollop of frosting onto an 8 or 10 inch cake board.
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Lay down a strawberry cake layer, vanilla cake layer and top with the last strawberry cake, adding buttercream in between each layer.
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Add strawberry crunchies between the layers. For this next part you will need to work quickly.
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Add buttercream to the sides of the cake. It doesn’t need to be perfectly smooth but it should be thick enough to not see cake through the frosting.
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Add strawberry crunchies immediately before the frosting “crusts” over making it difficult to get the mix to stick.
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Frost the top of the cake and cover with crunchies.
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Decorate with buttercream roses and fresh strawberries
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Room Temperature Ingredients 🌡️Bring eggs, heavy cream, and butter to room temperature before mixing to ensure smooth, lump-free frosting and better cake crumb structure.
- Crush Nilla Wafers at the Last Moment 🍪Pulse Nilla wafers in a food processor just before assembly to maintain maximum crunchiness and prevent them from becoming soggy or dusty.
- Pat Fresh Strawberries Dry 💧Use paper towels to gently remove excess moisture from fresh strawberries before layering to prevent the cake from becoming waterlogged and soggy.
- Chill Between Layers ❄️Refrigerate the cake for 15-20 minutes after each frosting layer to create clean, defined layers and make the final assembly much easier.
- Mix Freeze-Dried Strawberries Into Frosting 🍓Fold crushed freeze-dried strawberries into the vanilla frosting just before application to add authentic strawberry flavor and visual appeal without adding moisture.
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