Description
Scrumptious Strawberry Sheet Shortcake brings summer’s sweet embrace to your dessert table with layers of buttery cake and fresh berries. Creamy whipped topping and juicy strawberries create a perfect harmony you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
- 3/4 cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
Fruit Topping Ingredients:
- 4 cups (600 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
Cream Topping Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and preparing a 9×13-inch pan with grease and flour.
- Create the cake base by combining dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, then incorporate softened butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla. Blend using an electric mixer on medium speed until the batter achieves a smooth, consistent texture.
- Transfer the batter evenly into the prepared pan, ensuring a level surface. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean and dry.
- Allow the cake to cool completely within the pan, resting on a wire rack to prevent moisture accumulation.
- Macerate the strawberries by combining them with granulated sugar and lemon juice. Let the mixture rest for 15-30 minutes, allowing natural juices to develop and intensify the fruit’s flavor.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form that hold their shape.
- Once the cake has cooled, slice into individual serving squares. For each serving, layer a cake piece with a generous portion of macerated strawberries and crown with a luxurious dollop of freshly whipped cream.
Notes
- Adjust sugar levels for strawberries depending on their natural sweetness to balance the overall flavor profile.
- Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for smoother cake batter and more even mixing.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for maximum natural sweetness and vibrant color in the dessert.
- Consider adding a splash of balsamic vinegar to the strawberries for a sophisticated flavor twist that enhances their natural sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg