Description
This show-stopping Strawberry Cheesecake Crunch is the ultimate dessert mash-up! Featuring moist strawberry cake layers, a rich cheesecake center, and a nostalgic strawberry shortcake crunch coating, this easy recipe is perfect for parties, celebrations, or when you just want to treat yourself. It’s one of those unforgettable food ideas that hits all the right notes—flavor, texture, and visual appeal. Whether you’re hunting for easy dinner desserts, birthday cake inspiration, or fun weekend baking projects, this is the cake to make. It also fits into the category of quick breakfast cakes (yes, we said it), indulgent treats, and fun-to-make food ideas that everyone will love!
Ingredients
1 box strawberry cake mix
3 large eggs (for cake)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup water
16 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs (for cheesecake)
1/4 cup heavy cream or sour cream
1 package strawberry gelatin mix (optional)
20 Golden Oreos, crushed
1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
4 tbsp butter, melted
2 cups whipped topping or frosting
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
2. Prepare the cake mix with eggs, oil, and water according to package directions. Divide evenly and bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.
3. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla, eggs, and heavy cream. Pour into an 8-inch lined pan. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 40–45 minutes. Chill at least 4 hours.
4. Crush Oreos and freeze-dried strawberries together. Mix with melted butter to make crumble topping.
5. Layer one strawberry cake round, then the cheesecake, then the second cake round. Level the layers if needed.
6. Frost the outside of the cake with whipped topping or frosting. Press the crumble gently around the top and sides of the cake.
7. Chill the assembled cake for at least 1 hour before slicing. Use a warm knife for cleaner cuts.
Notes
Use room-temperature cream cheese and eggs for smoother cheesecake texture.
Freezing the cheesecake for 30 minutes before stacking makes assembly easier.
Only use freeze-dried strawberries in the crumble—fresh ones will make it soggy.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg