Ingredients
Cake:
- 1 box white cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box: eggs, oil, water)
- 1 (3 oz) box strawberry gelatin (like Jell-O)
Filling & Frosting:
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
Crunch Topping:
- 20 golden sandwich cookies (like Golden Oreos), crushed
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- ½ box (1.5 oz) strawberry gelatin mix
- ½ cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries (optional but adds great flavor)
Garnish:
- Fresh strawberries, sliced
- White chocolate drizzle (optional)
Instructions
1⃣ Bake the Cake:
- Preheat oven and prepare the white cake batter according to package directions.
- Divide the batter into two bowls. Stir the strawberry gelatin into one half.
- Spoon both batters into cake pans in alternating dollops for a marbled effect, or make separate pink and white layers.
- Bake according to box instructions, then cool completely.
2⃣ Make the Frosting:
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla, beat until creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Chill until ready to use.
3⃣ Make the Crunch Topping:
- Mix crushed golden cookies with melted butter, strawberry gelatin powder, and freeze-dried strawberries if using.
- Toss until crumbly and vibrant pink.
4⃣ Assemble the Cake:
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate.
- Spread a thick layer of the frosting.
- Add the second cake layer and frost the entire outside of the cake.
- Press the strawberry crunch topping onto the sides and top of the cake. Use your hands or a spoon to gently press it in.
5⃣ Garnish & Serve:
- Add fresh sliced strawberries on top.
- Drizzle with melted white chocolate if desired.
- Chill slightly before slicing for the cleanest layers!
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