Description
Experience the joy of summer with this Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake, a delightful blend of fluffy vanilla cake, fresh strawberries, and rich whipped cream. Perfect for gatherings or a simple family treat, this easy-to-make dessert transforms ordinary ingredients into a show-stopping centerpiece that will have everyone reaching for seconds. With its stunning visual appeal and refreshing flavors, it promises to evoke sweet memories with every bite!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a sheet pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients alternately with milk into the butter mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in chopped strawberries.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- For the topping, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form and spread over cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 115g)
- Calories: 303
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 63mg