Strawberry Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
A delightful and moist Strawberry Sheet Cake made with fresh strawberries and strawberry Jello mix, topped with a creamy strawberry-infused cream cheese frosting. Perfect for gatherings and celebrations, this easy-to-make cake combines the sweetness of strawberries with a fluffy white cake base for a refreshing dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Cake
- 16 oz strawberries (rinsed and tops removed)
- 1 box white cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 oz strawberry Jello mix
Frosting
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup strawberry puree
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cake.
- Prepare Strawberry Puree: Place the strawberries in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Measure out 1 cup of this puree for the cake batter and set aside an additional 1/4 cup for the frosting.
- Mix Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil. Stir until well incorporated, then add the strawberry Jello mix and 1 cup of the strawberry puree. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Prepare Baking Pan: Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan to prevent sticking. Pour the cake batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake the Cake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Make the Frosting: While the cake cools, cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add the vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and 1/4 cup of strawberry puree. Beat together until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Frost the Cake: Once the cake is fully cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top. Slice and serve. Enjoy your fresh strawberry sheet cake!
Notes
- Make sure the strawberries are fresh and ripe for the best flavor.
- If you do not have fresh strawberries, frozen berries thawed and drained can be used as a substitute.
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- You can adjust the amount of strawberry puree in the frosting for a more or less intense flavor.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
