Description
This Strawberry Cake with Oreo Crumble is a sweet and playful mashup of fruity and chocolatey flavors. A moist strawberry base is speckled with fresh berries, layered with crunchy Oreo crumbles, and frosted in rich cookies ’n cream icing — the ultimate dessert for birthdays, parties, or just because.
Ingredients
For the Strawberry Cake:
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1 box strawberry cake mix (or use your favorite homemade strawberry cake batter)
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3 large eggs
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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1 cup milk or buttermilk
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1 cup chopped fresh strawberries (optional for added texture)
For the Oreo Crumble:
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1 1/2 cups crushed Oreo cookies (about 12-15 cookies)
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2 tbsp melted butter
For the Cookies ’n Cream Icing:
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/4 cup heavy cream
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10 Oreo cookies, finely crushed
Instructions
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Bake the Strawberry Cake:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
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In a large bowl, mix the strawberry cake mix with eggs, oil, and milk until smooth.
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Gently fold in chopped strawberries, if using.
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Divide batter between the pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool completely before assembling.
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Make the Oreo Crumble:
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Mix crushed Oreos with melted butter until evenly coated.
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Spread on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5–7 minutes until crisp (optional for extra crunch). Cool completely.
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Prepare the Frosting:
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Beat softened butter until creamy.
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Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until fluffy.
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Add cream a little at a time for spreadable consistency.
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Fold in finely crushed Oreos.
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Assemble the Cake:
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Place one cake layer on a plate. Spread a thick layer of cookies ’n cream icing on top.
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Sprinkle Oreo crumble generously over the frosting.
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Add the second cake layer and frost the entire cake with remaining icing.
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Decorate with more Oreo crumbs or halved strawberries if desired.
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Notes
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Chill cake layers before frosting to prevent crumbling.
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For added texture, stir extra chopped strawberries into the frosting or garnish.
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Can be made as a sheet cake or cupcakes if preferred.