Strawberry Sheet Shortcake
Strawberry Sheet Shortcake is a light and fluffy dessert featuring tender cake layered with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. Perfect for summer gatherings, it’s as delightful to make as it is to eat.
- Author: Jennifer
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Fresh strawberries
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Unsalted butter
- Milk
- Vanilla extract
- Heavy whipping cream
- Powdered sugar
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a large baking sheet by greasing or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream softened butter with the remaining sugar until light and fluffy. Add milk and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- While the cake bakes, hull and slice strawberries, tossing them with sugar.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Once cooled, cut the cake into squares and layer with strawberries and whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Try substituting strawberries with blueberries or raspberries for a different flavor. To prevent sogginess, add strawberries just before serving.