Strawberry Cake with Oreo Crumble

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Absolutely! Here’s a big, indulgent recipe for your Strawberry Cake with Oreo Crumble & Cookies ’n Cream Icing — full of flavor, love, history, and a celebration of textures. 🍓🍪🎂

🍓🍪 Strawberry Cake with Oreo Crumble & Cookies ’n Cream Icing

Fluffy strawberry layers, sweetened with love and topped with crunchy, creamy indulgence.

🧁 Introduction: The Lovechild of Two Classics

Imagine the nostalgic joy of strawberry shortcake colliding with the bold crunch of Oreo cookies. Now imagine that wrapped up in a smooth, rich cookies ’n cream frosting. This dessert isn’t just a cake — it’s a celebration of contrast: fruity and chocolaty, soft and crunchy, fresh and decadent. A cake for lovers of texture, flavor, and whimsy. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or simply to say “I deserve something sweet.”

📜 A Brief History of the Stars of This Cake

  • Strawberry Cake: Born from Southern American kitchens, this cake has long been a favorite at summer gatherings. Using fresh strawberries or strawberry gelatin, its pink hue and fruity sweetness made it a symbol of love and celebration.
  • Oreo Cookies: Invented in 1912, Oreos have become a cultural icon. Their sweet, chocolaty crunch pairs beautifully with creams and cakes.
  • Cookies ’n Cream: A flavor that emerged in the 1970s, becoming a beloved staple in everything from ice cream to frosting. Creamy vanilla base meets cookie crunch — irresistible.

Together, these components form a beautiful cake of contrasts and harmony.

🎂 Ingredients

For the Strawberry Cake:

  • 1 box strawberry cake mix (or 3 cups homemade strawberry cake batter)
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup milk or buttermilk (for richness)
  • 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries (optional for texture and burst of fruit)

For the Oreo Crumble:

  • 12 Oreo cookies, crushed into chunks
  • 2 tbsp melted butter

For the Cookies ’n Cream Frosting:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup heavy cream or milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 12 Oreo cookies, finely crushed (use a food processor for a fine crumb)

Optional Toppings:

  • Whole strawberries
  • Mini Oreos
  • White chocolate drizzle
  • Crushed freeze-dried strawberries

🥣 Instructions & Method

1. Prepare the Cake Layers

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch or 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil, and milk. Beat for 2 minutes on medium speed.
  3. Fold in the chopped strawberries, if using.
  4. Divide the batter evenly between pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.

2. Make the Oreo Crumble

  1. Crush the Oreos into chunky bits. Mix with melted butter.
  2. Spread the mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5–7 minutes to crisp.
  3. Let cool completely. Set aside.

3. Whip the Cookies ’n Cream Frosting

  1. Beat butter until creamy (about 2 minutes).
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing well.
  3. Add vanilla, salt, and cream. Beat on high for 3–4 minutes until fluffy.
  4. Fold in finely crushed Oreos. Chill for 10–15 minutes before spreading if needed.

4. Assemble the Cake

  1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of cookies ’n cream frosting on top.
  2. Sprinkle with Oreo crumble.
  3. Add the second layer of cake. Frost the top and sides with remaining frosting.
  4. Decorate with extra Oreo crumble, whole strawberries, or a white chocolate drizzle for flair.

❤️ The Lovers Behind This Cake

This cake is a union — the pink sweetness of strawberries and the midnight mystery of Oreos. It’s for the couple that’s a little opposites-attract. The one who loves fruit and the one who can’t say no to cookies. This is the cake you make for your sweethearts — be they romantic, platonic, or just your own dang self.

🎉 Serving & Storing

  • Chill the cake for 30 minutes before slicing for the cleanest cuts.
  • Store in the fridge, covered, for up to 4 days.
  • Serve cold for a denser bite or at room temp for softer texture.

🍓💌 Conclusion: A Love Story in Every Slice

In every bite of this Strawberry Cake with Oreo Crumble & Cookies ’n Cream Icing, there’s a story. Of sweet beginnings, crunchy surprises, creamy comforts, and joyful contrasts. It’s a dessert that doesn’t ask you to choose between flavors — it invites you to enjoy them all at once.

Make it for the people you love — or just for the joy of loving cake. 💕

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