Strawberry Crunch Pound Cake

Strawberry Crunch Pound Cake is a delicious, moist, and buttery cake with a vibrant strawberry flavor and a crunchy topping inspired by the classic Strawberry Shortcake ice cream bars. This cake combines the richness of a pound cake with the fruity essence of strawberry and the crunch of a vanilla cookie crumble. It’s perfect for special occasions, family gatherings, or simply when you crave something sweet and indulgent.

Ingredients:

For the Pound Cake:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup strawberry gelatin powder (Jell-O)
• 1/4 cup strawberry puree (fresh or frozen strawberries blended)

For the Strawberry Crunch Topping:

• 1 cup vanilla wafer cookies (or Golden Oreos), crushed
• 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
• 1/4 cup melted butter

For the Vanilla Glaze:

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream (or milk)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation:

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