Description
Enjoy a vibrant and delicious strawberry crunch cake that’s easy to make and perfect for any celebration. This delightful dessert combines fluffy cake with fresh strawberries and a satisfying crunchy topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 box (15.25 oz) vanilla cake mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water (as specified on the cake mix box)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, vegetable oil, water, and eggs. Mix until smooth.
- Gently fold in the chopped strawberries until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the top. Bake for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the topping, melt butter in a bowl and stir in oats, brown sugar, and flour until crumbly.
- After baking, sprinkle the oat mixture over the warm cake and return it to the oven for another 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool before serving to allow flavors to develop.
Notes
- Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
- Experiment with other fruits like blueberries or raspberries for variety.
- For added crunch, mix in crushed cookies into the topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg