Best Strawberry Sheet Cake
A fluffy and delicious strawberry sheet cake that's perfect for gatherings and special occasions, bursting with fresh strawberry flavor and topped with creamy frosting.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Spoon into measuring cup for accuracy.
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups fresh strawberries, pureed (plus extra for garnish) Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13-inch by 18-inch sheet pan with cooking spray or butter and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In another bowl, mix the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and strawberry puree until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture, mixing until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared sheet pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost your cake with your favorite cream cheese frosting and garnish with fresh strawberry slices, if desired.
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Notes
For optimal flavor, use fresh strawberries for the puree. Let the cake cool completely before frosting to avoid melting the icing.