Description
This delicious Crunch Layer Cake features a moist cake base topped with a crunchy layer and creamy frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g (1 cup) all-purpose flour
- 200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar
- 200 g (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 150 g (1 ½ cups) Rice Krispies cereal
- 100 g (½ cup) white chocolate, melted
- 50 g (¼ cup) chopped nuts (optional)
- 250 g (1 cup) cream cheese, softened
- 100 g (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 200 g (1 ½ cups) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- red and green sprinkles for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line a 9-inch cake pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- Prepare the crunch layer: Mix Rice Krispies, melted white chocolate, and nuts (if using). Spread evenly over the cooled cake and refrigerate for 15 minutes to set.
- Prepare the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until fluffy.
- Spread frosting over the crunch layer and decorate with festive sprinkles.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to allow the cake to cool completely before adding the crunch layer.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg