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Strawberry Crunch Bars

Delicious strawberry bars featuring a chewy strawberry cake mix base, creamy whipped cream cheese frosting, and a crunchy topping made with Golden Oreos and strawberry gelatin powder.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes plus chilling
  • Yield: 12-16 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 box strawberry cake mix
  • 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1820 Golden Oreos, coarsely crushed
  • 3 oz (1 small box/85g) strawberry gelatin powder
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 13×9" light metal baking pan with foil or parchment, extending the sides over the edges. Spray with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix powder (do not prepare according to package directions), melted butter, and egg with a rubber spatula until a soft dough forms.
  3. Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan using your hands to form an even layer.
  4. Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
  5. Prepare the whipped cream cheese frosting by blending softened cream cheese, heavy whipping cream, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
  6. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake base.
  7. In a separate bowl, combine the coarsely crushed Golden Oreos, strawberry gelatin powder, and melted butter.
  8. Sprinkle the crunch topping evenly over the frosting layer.
  9. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Only mix the cake mix powder with butter and egg – do not follow the package directions for the base layer, as this creates a chewy, fudgy texture. Make sure there are no huge chunks when crushing the Oreos; the mixture should be crumbly. Store covered at room temperature for up to one week.

  • Author: Dorothy Miller
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 32
  • Sodium: 320
  • Fat: 22
  • Saturated Fat: 13
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 42
  • Fiber: 0
  • Protein: 4
  • Cholesterol: 55