About the Recipe
This fresh strawberry sheet cake is the ultimate summertime dessert.
Made with ripe, juicy strawberries and a light, fluffy cake base that is made with fresh strawberry puree, every bite is a taste of sweet perfection.
The vibrant red berries are the star of the show, complemented by a tangy strawberry whipped cream cheese frosting that ties all the flavors together seamlessly.
This easy-to-make sheet cake is perfect for feeding a crowd at backyard barbecues, potlucks, or anytime you need a crowd-pleasing dessert.
Ingredients
Ease- this cake comes together in one bowl and is extremely easy to make and is also made with super simple ingredients.
Texture- the texture of this cake is light, soft, and airy with a melt in your mouth texture along with the light and creamy whipped topping and juicy strawberries.
Serves a crowd- this cake is made in a sheet pan, so it can serve a crowd of people and is perfect for a summer gathering.
Strawberry loaded- This cake is loaded with plenty of fresh strawberries in the cake itself, whipped frosting, and more strawberries on top.
Strawberry whipped cream- this cake is topped with strawberry whipped cream that is made with strawberry puree and cream cheese.
Preparation
Before you start to make this recipe, measure and prepare your ingredients so the cooking process will go smoothly and easily.
Full measurements are in the recipe card below.
Flour– we used all-purpose flour for this recipe, self-rising flour, and cake flour will work great as well.
Eggs- you will need 4 large eggs for this recipe. Make sure that your eggs are at room temperature.
Vanilla extract- adds extra flavor. You can use regular vanilla extract or vanilla bean extract.
Buttermilk- gives the cake extra moisture. You can make your own buttermilk if you don't have one on hand. Simply mix a cup of milk with a tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice and let it sit for at least 10 minutes.
Strawberries- we used fresh strawberries for this recipe. You will need fresh strawberries for the strawberry puree, chopped strawberries, and strawberries for the top.
Baking powder and baking soda – to allow the cake to rise. Ensure that your baking powder and baking soda aren't expired and are active.
Vegetable oil- we used vegetable oil for this recipe. Canola oil will work great for this recipe as well.
Granulated sugar- we like to use granulated, also the most common sugar used in baking. Caster sugar will work great as well.
Kosher salt- you will need about ½ teaspoon of kosher salt for this recipe.