Description

This Strawberry Sheet Cake with Vanilla Cream Layer is a soft, moist, and flavorful dessert made with fresh strawberries and a luscious vanilla cream filling. Perfect for gatherings, birthdays, or weekend baking, this easy sheet cake delivers homemade comfort with every bite. The fluffy strawberry cake pairs beautifully with the smooth vanilla cream layer, creating a balanced, sweet, and refreshing treat everyone will love.

Ingredients

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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
¾ cup whole milk
1 cup fresh strawberry puree
1 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
8 oz cream cheese, softened
¾ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cream layer)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch sheet pan.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, mixing until just combined.
Fold in strawberry puree and chopped strawberries gently.
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing well.
Whip heavy cream separately until stiff peaks form, then fold into cream cheese mixture.
Spread the vanilla cream evenly over cooled cake.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use fresh ripe strawberries for the best flavor. You can substitute frozen strawberries if thawed and drained well. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For extra freshness, top with sliced strawberries before serving. This cake can be made a day ahead and chilled overnight for even better texture.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 420
Sugar: 32g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 95mg