Description
Luscious Strawberry Sheet Cake celebrates summer’s sweetest harvest with a delicate balance of fruity essence and creamy frosting. Delightful layers promise a perfect dessert experience you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup pureed fresh strawberries
Leavening Agents:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment at 350F (175C), carefully coating a 9×13-inch baking pan with grease and flour to ensure easy cake removal.
- Create a dry ingredient foundation by whisking flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing vessel.
- In a separate large bowl, cream butter and sugar until achieving a light, airy texture with visible volume increase.
- Incorporate eggs individually, thoroughly blending after each addition to maintain smooth batter consistency.
- Introduce vanilla extract, stirring gently to distribute aromatic flavor throughout the mixture.
- Methodically integrate flour mixture and sour cream, alternating between the two and concluding with flour, mixing until ingredients are just combined.
- Gently fold pureed strawberries into the batter, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
- Transfer batter to prepared pan, spreading evenly with a spatula to create uniform thickness.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted centrally emerges clean.
- Allow cake to rest in pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Craft cream cheese frosting by whipping cream cheese and butter until achieving a silky, smooth consistency.
- Gradually blend powdered sugar, beating thoroughly after each addition to prevent lumps.
- Enhance frosting with vanilla extract, adjusting texture with milk if necessary.
- Once cake reaches room temperature, generously spread frosting across the surface.
- Optional: Embellish with freshly chopped strawberries for visual appeal and added flavor.
- Slice into elegant squares and serve, celebrating the delightful strawberry-infused creation.
Notes
- Swap frozen strawberries when fresh aren’t available, ensuring they’re thawed and well-drained to prevent excess moisture.
- Use room temperature ingredients like eggs and sour cream for smoother, more consistent cake batter texture.
- Fold strawberry puree gently to maintain cake’s light structure and prevent dense, heavy results.
- Consider gluten-free flour blend for celiac-friendly version, which requires careful mixing to prevent graininess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 264 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 152 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg