Name: Tantalizing Strawberry Crunch Sheet Cake Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 13
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tbsps (21 g) freeze-dried strawberry powder; 0.75 cup (95 g) all-purpose flour; 6 tbsps (75 g) granulated sugar; 2 tbsps (16 g) whole milk powder; 1 tbsp (8 g) cornstarch; 0.25 tsp baking powder; 0.25 tsp fine sea salt; 6 tbsps (84 g) unsalted butter, melted; 0.5 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tbsp Amoretti Natural Wild Strawberry Artisan Flavor; 1.75 cups all-purpose flour; 0.5 tsp baking soda; 0.5 tsp baking powder; 0.5 tsp fine sea salt; 0.5 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 0.33 cup (80 g) buttermilk, at room temperature; 2 tbsps (28 g) vegetable oil; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1-2 drops red food coloring (optional); 1 cup (226 g)

Description

Sweet indulgence of strawberry crunch sheet cake brings classic dessert comfort with delightful texture. Creamy frosting and crunchy topping create perfect balance for memorable summer gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

Strawberry Crunch Sheet Cake Ingredients:

Strawberry Crunch Topping:

3 tbsps (21 g) freeze-dried strawberry powder
0.75 cup (95 g) all-purpose flour
6 tbsps (75 g) granulated sugar
2 tbsps (16 g) whole milk powder
1 tbsp (8 g) cornstarch
0.25 tsp baking powder
0.25 tsp fine sea salt
6 tbsps (84 g) unsalted butter, melted
0.5 tsp vanilla extract

Strawberry Buttermilk Cake:

1 tbsp Amoretti Natural Wild Strawberry Artisan Flavor
1.75 cups all-purpose flour
0.5 tsp baking soda
0.5 tsp baking powder
0.5 tsp fine sea salt
0.5 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
0.33 cup (80 g) buttermilk, at room temperature
2 tbsps (28 g) vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1–2 drops red food coloring (optional)

Buttermilk Frosting:

1 cup (226 g)

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Instructions

Crumble Preparation: Blend flour, sugar, milk powder, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, then fold in melted butter and vanilla to form a textured dough.
Crumble Chilling: Refrigerate the mixture for 20-30 minutes to solidify, then spread evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Crumble Baking: Bake at 250°F for 30 minutes until achieving a delicate golden color, then dust with strawberry powder while warm and allow to cool completely.
Cake Batter Creation: Whisk dry ingredients separately, cream butter and sugar until fluffy, then gently incorporate eggs, buttermilk, oil, vanilla, strawberry flavor, and food coloring.
Cake Baking: Pour batter into a prepared 13-by-9-inch pan and bake at 350°F for 18-22 minutes, ensuring a clean toothpick test indicates doneness.
Frosting Development: Whisk cream, buttermilk, sugar, milk powder, vanilla, and salt, then beat butter separately and gradually merge the mixtures to create a silky buttermilk frosting.
Final Assembly: Once cake has cooled completely, spread frosting generously across the surface and sprinkle the prepared strawberry crunch topping evenly.

Notes

Chill the Crumble: Refrigerating the dough for 20-30 minutes helps develop a more textured, crisp topping with enhanced flavor complexity.
Temperature Precision: Bake the crumble at a low 250°F to prevent burning and ensure a delicate golden color without compromising texture.
Mixing Mastery: Avoid overmixing the cake batter to maintain a tender, light crumb that melts in your mouth.
Frosting Finesse: Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting and ensure a smooth, professional finish.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Desserts
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 13
Calories: 240
Sugar: 20 g
Sodium: 180 mg
Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 31 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 45 mg