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Sweet Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake

Delicious Sweet Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake Made Easy

This Sweet Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake is an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert featuring layers of tender vanilla cake, cream cheese frosting, and fresh strawberries.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking sheet
  • - Stand mixer
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack

Ingredients
  

For the Cake

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour King Arthur recommended for best results.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Serves as the leavening agent.
  • 1 tsp Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 cup Sugar Sweetens the cake.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Adds moisture and richness.
  • 2 large Eggs Best at room temperature.
  • 2 large Egg Whites Also best at room temperature.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Adds flavor.
  • 1/4 tsp Almond Extract Optional for nut-free versions.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Full-fat preferred.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Adjusts batter consistency.

For the Frosting

  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Philadelphia brand recommended.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sweetens and stiffens the frosting.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Ensure it's cold.

For the Topping

  • 5 cups Fresh Strawberries Hull and slice them.
  • 2 tbsp Strawberry Jam Coats strawberries.
  • 1 bag Fresh Mint For garnish.

Instructions
 

How to Make Sweet Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking sheet.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Using a stand mixer, beat the sugar, vegetable oil, large eggs, egg whites, vanilla extract, almond extract, and sour cream until pale and well combined.
  • Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with milk, until just combined.
  • Pour the prepared batter into the greased baking dish and spread it evenly.
  • Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  • Once baked, remove the cake and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
  • For the frosting, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth, then mix in vanilla extract.
  • Slowly incorporate the cold heavy cream while mixing until stiff peaks form.
  • Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly across the cooled cake.
  • Toss the sliced strawberries with strawberry jam and arrange them on top of the frosting.
  • Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.

Notes

Allow your cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting. Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation.
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