Strawberries and Cream Sheet Cake
Strawberries and Cream Sheet Cake is a delightful dessert that captures the essence of summer with its fluffy texture and vibrant flavors. This simple yet stunning cake features layers of moist vanilla cake, luscious whipped cream, and fresh strawberries, making it perfect for any occasion—from picnics to birthday celebrations. With an Instagram-worthy presentation and irresistible taste, this recipe is sure to impress your friends and family while satisfying your sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the cake flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually add sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time followed by milk; mix until smooth.
- Fold in dry ingredients gently until combined—avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cake to cool completely before frosting with whipped cream and topping with fresh strawberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Substitute fresh strawberries with raspberries or blueberries for a different flavor twist. For added zest, incorporate lemon zest into the batter or vanilla extract for extra depth.