Easy Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This easy strawberry shortcake sheet cake is perfect for a crowd! A simple white cake topped with fresh strawberries and a tangy cream cheese frosting makes for a delicious and impressive dessert.
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 box white cake mix ((15.25 oz))
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Strawberry Topping
- 1 pound fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-4 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Combine cake mix, milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla. Beat for 2 minutes.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
- Combine sliced strawberries and sugar. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla and milk until desired consistency.
- Frost the cooled cake with cream cheese frosting.
- Spoon the macerated strawberries and their juices over the frosting.
- Slice and serve immediately, or refrigerate for later.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use a butter cake mix instead of white cake mix.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Sodium: 300mg