Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake (Printable Version)
Light vanilla cake topped with fluffy whipped cream and macerated strawberries - an easy yet impressive summer dessert.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ For the Vanilla Sheet Cake
01 - 250 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tsp baking powder
03 - ½ tsp baking soda
04 - ½ tsp salt
05 - 170 g (¾ cup) unsalted butter, softened
06 - 200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar
07 - 3 large eggs
08 - 2 tsp vanilla extract
09 - 240 ml (1 cup) buttermilk
→ For the Strawberry Filling
10 - 500 g (1 lb) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
11 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
12 - 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
→ For the Whipped Cream
13 - 480 ml (2 cups) heavy whipping cream, cold
14 - 2 tbsp powdered sugar
15 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line a 23×33 cm (9×13 inch) sheet cake pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in the vanilla.
05 - Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan.
07 - Toss sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice. Let sit for 30–60 minutes to release juices.
08 - In a chilled bowl, beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until medium-stiff peaks form.
09 - Spread whipped cream evenly over the cooled cake. Spoon macerated strawberries on top just before serving.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Ready in under 2 hours with minimal active time
- Perfect for feeding a crowd at summer gatherings
- Uses simple ingredients you likely have on hand
- Adaptable for any season using different fruits
02 -
- Perfect for make ahead preparation with components prepared separately
- Each component can shine on its own but creates magic when combined
- Can be adapted for any season using different fruits
03 -
- Keep all cream ingredients and equipment cold for maximum volume when whipping
- For perfect slices, chill the assembled cake for 30 minutes before cutting with a warm knife
- Reserve a few whole strawberries for garnishing the top of the cake for visual appeal