Description
Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake is a crowd-pleasing dessert that pairs a tender vanilla sheet cake with a light whipped cream frosting and juicy strawberry topping. Baked in a 9×13 pan, this easy recipe yields 12 servings and stays moist and refreshing for summer gatherings, potlucks, or family celebrations. Fresh berries release bright juices into a delicate syrup while the creamy frosting adds an airy, indulgent finish. Simple steps, big wow for any party.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup milk
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Alternate adding flour mixture and milk until smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Toss sliced strawberries with sugar and let sit 15 minutes to release juices.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Spread whipped cream over cooled cake and top with strawberries and juices.
- Chill slightly before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- Let the cake cool completely before topping with whipped cream to prevent melting.
- Chill the cake for 15 to 30 minutes before slicing for clean cuts.
- For a lighter frosting, whip the cream to soft peaks and avoid overmixing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake, vanilla sheet cake, strawberry cake, whipped cream frosting, summery dessert, crowd-pleasing dessert, party dessert