If you're a fan of strawberry desserts, then you're in for a treat! This recipe for Strawberry Crunch Pound Cake is the perfect combination of fluffy pound cake, fresh strawberries, and a crunchy streusel topping.

To start, you'll make the pound cake batter by creaming together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Then, you'll mix in eggs, flour, and vanilla extract to create a smooth batter. Next, you'll fold in fresh chopped strawberries, which will add a burst of fruity flavor to every bite.

But the real star of this recipe is the crunchy streusel topping, made with a combination of flour, brown sugar, and butter. When baked, the streusel turns golden brown and adds a satisfying crunch to every bite of cake.

Once the pound cake is baked to perfection, let it cool before slicing and serving. This dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a party or simply looking for a sweet treat to enjoy at home. So why not give this Strawberry Crunch Pound Cake recipe a try? Your taste buds will thank you!

Strawberry Crunch Pound Cake

• Cook Time: 45 min
• Servings: 8
• Prep: Easy

INGREDIENTS

Cake:

• 1/2 Cup Shortening
• 2 sticks butter ( softened )
• 2 (1/2) Cups sugar
• 1 ( 3 oz. ) Package Instant Vanilla Pudding
• 1 (3 oz. ) Package Strawberry Jello
• 5 eggs
• 1 Cup milk
• 3 Cups flour
• 1/2 Teaspoon salt
• 1 Teaspoon baking powder

Strawberry Crunch Topping:

• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 1 ( 3 oz.) Package Instant Vanilla Pudding
• 1 ( 3 oz.) Package Strawberry Jello
• 1 teaspoon flour

Frosting:

• 1 ( 8 oz.) Package cream cheese ( Softened )
• 8-10 oz. Ounces Marshmallow Fluff

INSTRUCTIONS

Cake:

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees ~ In a Large bowl, using a hand mixer, cream together shortening, butter, sugar, 1 package Instant Vanilla Pudding, and 1 Package Strawberry Jello ( it will look crumbly. Next mix eggs in one at a time.
2. Add milk and mix batter till it resembles cake frosting. Next, add flour, salt, and Baking powder ( I just plop dry ingredients right on top the batter). Use a wooden spoon to slowly mix the flour in then finish it off with the hand mixer. This just keeps the flour from flying everywhere when you turn your mixer on.
3. Pour batter into a bundt pan that has been well greased with shortening. Use a wooden spoon to smooth batter around the pan. Bake @ 300 degrees for 1(1/2) hours.
4. Allow cake to cool for 10 – 15 minutes then carefully turn out on a clean surface to allow cake to finish cooling. Once cake is completely cool, frost it and top with strawberry crunch, recipes below.

Crunch Topping:

1. In a small bowl add 2 Tablespoons of butter, 1 (3 oz.) package of Instant Vanilla Pudding, and ONLY 1 (1/2) Teaspoons of Strawberry Jello ( Store the leftovers for a later use).
2. Use a fork to crumb together. Bake Crumbs at 350 degrees on a greased cookie sheet for about 10 minutes, or until slightly browned, stirring every few minutes.

Frosting:

1. In a small/medium bowl add cream cheese and marshmallow fluff. Use a hand mixer to mix together till fluffy.

Enjoy!!