Strawberry Crunch Cake Recipe

This Strawberry Crunch Cake recipe is easy to make and a great way to enjoy the sweet strawberry flavor that we all know and love. The sweet, moist cake and crunchy cookie topping make this treat truly unforgettable!

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• Why you'll love this recipe   
• Ingredients
• Instructions 
• Equipment
• FAQ's
• Deb's tips
• Variations
• Storage
• Related recipes
• Serve with
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Why you'll love this recipe   

✔️ The strawberry crunch topping elevates this boxed cake mix into a delicious dessert that tastes just like your ice cream truck favorite.

✔️ It has the same topping as the strawberry shortcake ice cream bars you loved as a kid!

✔️  It's light, sweet and delicious!

Ingredients

Please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for the exact measurements. 

• strawberry cake mix or white cake mix
• eggs
• vegetable oil
• two 3-ounce packages of strawberry jello
• Cool Whip - of course, you can use whipped cream, but the cool whip is so much easier!
• Golden Oreo Cookies, in a pinch you can use vanilla wafers cookies.
• butter
• fresh strawberries

Instructions 

This is an overview of the instructions. For complete directions, scroll down to the bottom!

1. Place the cake mix in a large mixing bowl. Prepare as directed on the package. Pour the strawberry cake batter into a 9x13 cake pan sprayed with non-stick spray and bake.
2. When the cake comes out of the oven, immediately poke holes all over the top of it, using either a skewer or the back end of a wooden spoon.
3. Pour the boiling water into the jello and stir until it's dissolved. Immediately spoon the jello over the top of the warm cake. Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight to set the jello. 
4. Place the cookies in a ziplock bag. Using a rolling pin to crush the cookies. Crush them well; you don't want any big chunks. 

5. Pour the golden oreos cookie crumbs into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add the strawberry jello and melted butter. Lightly mix to combine the mix into a strawberry shortcake crumble.
6. Remove the cooled cake from the refrigerator. Evenly spread cool whip over the whole cake. 
7. Sprinkle the strawberry shortcake crumbles over the top of the cake. Top with fresh strawberries. Serve and enjoy!

Equipment

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• 9x13 cake pan
• wooden spoon or large skewer
• Ziploc bag and rolling pin
• saucepan
• medium bowl
• offset spatula or frosting tool

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FAQ's

Deb's tips

• Make sure you use a 9x13 baking dish to make this delicious cake recipe.
• instead of the rolling pin method, you could use a food processor to make the strawberry crumble topping.
• Add one teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cake batter to flavor this recipe.

Variations

• If you don't have strawberry cake mix, white or yellow cake mix will look pretty and taste great!
• If you don't have Golden Oreo cookies, you can use any type of cookie that has a crunchy texture. Graham crackers or shortbread would work great!

Storage

Refrigerate - Cover leftover cake with plastic wrap or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Freeze - Freeze any leftovers in a freezer safe container for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

Related recipes

• This Strawberry Fudge recipe is a delicious dessert to make when you need something simple, yet tasty.
• Strawberry Shortcake is a great way to use up fresh strawberries during the height of strawberry season. Plus, it's not overly sweet, and it's refreshing making it perfect for a summer day.
• These Strawberry Sandwich Cookies are buttery, and filled with sweet strawberry jam filling. If you are in the market for a recipe that will wow your loved ones this is the recipe for you.
• The Coconut Tres Leches Cake is the most moist decadent cake!

Serve with

• I love to serve this sweet treat with a hearty meal like this Stuffed Pepper Casserole. It's comforting, filling and full of flavor.
• These Steamed Brussel Sprouts pair well with a rich meal like this casserole. Plus, they only take minutes to make!
• If you are like me and love a good fresh bread side to go along with your meals give these Rolls from Frozen Bread Dough a try. They are soft, fluffy, and taste amazing!

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