Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with this Easy Strawberry Sheet Shortcake recipe. A fluffy, moist sheet cake serves as the perfect base for a layer of sweet, juicy strawberries and a dollop of freshly whipped cream. Simple, classic, and oh-so-satisfying, this dessert is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
Strawberry Topping:
- 1 pound strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the flour. Stir until just combined.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 28–32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let it cool completely.
- Prepare the strawberries: Toss sliced strawberries with 2 tablespoons of sugar and allow them to sit to release their juices.
- Whip the cream: In a cold bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Assemble the shortcake: Cut the cooled cake into squares, top with the macerated strawberries, and a dollop of freshly whipped cream. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize this shortcake by adding a drizzle of balsamic reduction or a sprinkle of fresh mint leaves for extra flavor.
- For a shortcut, you can use store-bought whipped topping instead of making your own whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Strawberry Shortcake, Sheet Cake, Dessert, Easy, Summer, Whipped Cream, Strawberries
