Strawberry Crunch Pound Cake Recipe
This sumptuous Strawberry Crunch Pound Cake is a delightful treat! Start with a moist pound cake base, infused with fragrant vanilla. Top it with a luscious layer of fresh strawberry compote, bursting with flavor. Finally, add a crunchy topping of toasted almonds and sweetened oats. Each bite is a symphony of textures and tastes!
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 35 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 380 kcal
For the Pound Cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ package 1.5 oz strawberry-flavored gelatin (such as Jell-O)
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream room temperature
- 1 cup fresh strawberries finely chopped
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
For the Strawberry Crunch Topping:
- 30 Golden Oreo cookies filling removed and cookies crushed
- ½ package 1.5 oz strawberry-flavored gelatin
- 1½ tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Prepare the Pound Cake:
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 12-cup Bundt pan, or line it with parchment paper for easier removal. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, approximately 5 minutes.
Add the strawberry-flavored gelatin and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until well combined. Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in three parts, alternating with the sour cream in two parts, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined to avoid overmixing.
Gently fold the finely chopped strawberries into the batter. Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 20 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting:
In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition until the frosting is smooth and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract and salt until well combined.
Prepare the Strawberry Crunch Topping:
In a medium bowl, combine the crushed Golden Oreos and strawberry-flavored gelatin.
Drizzle the melted butter over the mixture and stir until the crumbs are evenly coated and the mixture is slightly clumpy.
Assemble the Cake:
Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top. Generously sprinkle the strawberry crunch topping over the frosting, pressing gently to adhere.
Allow the cake to set for about 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
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