Strawberry Crunch Cake

Ingredients

• CAKE:
• 2 pounds fresh strawberries
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature, beaten
• 1 large egg white, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup 2% milk
• FROSTING:
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons 2% milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• CRUNCH TOPPING:
• 2 cups vanilla wafers
• 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries