Description
This Strawberry Brownie Sheet Cake is a rich, fudgy chocolate brownie baked in a soft sheet pan and topped with a luscious fresh strawberry frosting. It is the perfect combination of deep chocolate flavor and sweet berry brightness, making it ideal for parties, potlucks, and family gatherings. Moist, decadent, and easy to slice, this sheet cake dessert delivers bakery-style results with simple ingredients and straightforward steps.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (85g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups (240g) fresh strawberries, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Whisk melted butter and sugar together until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder, then fold into the wet mixture.
- Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Allow brownies to cool completely.
- Beat softened butter until creamy, then mix in powdered sugar gradually.
- Add chopped strawberries and heavy cream, beating until smooth and fluffy.
- Spread frosting evenly over cooled brownie sheet.
- Slice into squares and serve.
Notes
For extra strawberry flavor, add a tablespoon of strawberry jam to the frosting. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can substitute frozen strawberries (thawed and drained) if fresh are unavailable. For clean slices, chill the cake for 30 minutes before cutting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: B
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg