Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1 large whole egg, at room temperature
- 2/3 cup whole milk, at room temperature
- 3-ounce package strawberry flavored vegan gelatin powder
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or whole milk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt (for frosting)
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 12 Golden sandwich cookies, cream filling removed or 1 ½ cups crushed shortbread cookies
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, lightly crushed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare your baking pans by greasing them lightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the egg whites and whole egg, mixing until well incorporated. Pour in the whole milk, strawberry flavored vegan gelatin powder, and vanilla extract; mix until combined. Gradually add in the sifted flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between your prepared pans and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
- In another bowl, beat together softened unsalted butter with heavy cream until smooth. Gradually add confectioners' sugar while continuing to mix. Add vanilla extract and sea salt; mix until fluffy.
- Once cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread frosting evenly on top. Add second layer on top of frosted base; frost the top and sides of the cake as desired.
- In a separate bowl, combine crushed cookies with freeze-dried strawberries. Drizzle melted butter over mixture and stir until well-coated.
- Gently press cookie mixture onto frosted cake's top to create a crunchy layer. Slice and serve!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg