Strawberry Sheet Cake

This Strawberry Sheet Cake is soft, moist, and full of fresh strawberry flavor. It’s made in one pan, easy to slice, and perfect for parties, potlucks, or family gatherings. The fluffy cake paired with creamy strawberry frosting makes it a simple dessert everyone loves.

Ingredients

For the Cake

• 2½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1¾ cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup strawberry puree (fresh or frozen strawberries blended)
• ½ cup milk

For the Strawberry Frosting

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• ½ cup strawberry puree
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Topping

• Fresh strawberries, sliced

Preparation Steps

Step 1: Prepare the pan

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking pan.

Step 2: Mix dry ingredients

In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3: Cream butter and sugar

In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 4: Add eggs

Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.

Step 5: Add strawberries and milk

Mix in strawberry puree. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk, mixing just until combined.

Step 6: Bake

Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cake cool completely.

Step 7: Make frosting

Beat butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar gradually, then strawberry puree, vanilla, and salt. Beat until fluffy.

Step 8: Frost and decorate

Spread frosting evenly over cooled cake. Top with sliced fresh strawberries.

Variations

• Use strawberry cake mix for a shortcut version
• Add lemon zest to the batter for extra freshness
• Swirl cream cheese frosting with strawberry frosting
• Use freeze-dried strawberry powder for deeper color
• Add white chocolate chips to the cake batter

Serving Suggestions

• Slice into squares for easy serving
• Serve chilled or at room temperature
• Pair with vanilla ice cream
• Perfect for birthdays and summer parties
• Serve with extra fresh strawberries on the side

Prep Time / Cooking Time / Total Time

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: 55 minutes

Nutritional Info (Approx.)

• Calories: 420 per slice
• Carbohydrates: 55g
• Protein: 5g
• Fat: 20g

Conclusion

This Strawberry Sheet Cake is easy, soft, and packed with real strawberry flavor. It’s a crowd-pleasing dessert that looks beautiful and tastes even better.