Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake

by

🍓 Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake

This soft and fluffy vanilla sheet cake is packed with fresh strawberries, topped with a light whipped cream frosting, and finished with juicy strawberry chunks. It’s the perfect dessert for spring, summer, birthdays, or family gatherings!

📝 Ingredients

🍰 For the Cake

  • 2½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
  • 1½ cups fresh strawberries, diced

🍓 For the Whipped Cream Frosting

  • 2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

🍓 Topping

  • 2–3 cups fresh strawberries, diced
  • Optional: a few whole strawberries for decoration

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Cake

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  6. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  7. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
  8. Fold in the diced strawberries gently.

2️⃣ Bake

  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  2. Smooth the top evenly.
  3. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  4. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.

🍦 Make the Frosting

  1. Beat the cold heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  2. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla.
  3. Continue beating until stiff peaks form. Do not overmix.

🎂 Assemble

  1. Spread the whipped cream evenly over the cooled cake.
  2. Generously top with the diced fresh strawberries.
  3. Refrigerate for 30–60 minutes before serving for the best texture.

💡 Tips

  • Chill the mixing bowl and beaters before whipping the cream.
  • Pat the strawberries dry before adding them to prevent excess moisture.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • For extra flavor, brush the cooled cake with a little simple syrup or strawberry syrup before frosting.

🍽️ Servings

  • Makes 12–15 servings

Enjoy this light, creamy, and refreshing strawberry dessert with family and friends! 🍓🍰

Leave a Comment