Description
Homemade strawberry sheet cake made with fresh strawberry puree, Jello, and topped with strawberry cream cheese frosting. Make this easy, vibrant dessert and share your results!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
1 box (3 oz) strawberry Jello
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup fresh strawberry puree
For the Frosting:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup fresh strawberry puree
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F and position the rack in the center. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Cream Base: In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar, and strawberry Jello for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs & Vanilla: Mix in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine: Mix in half of the dry ingredients, followed by the buttermilk, then the remaining dry mix. Stir until just combined.
- Add Puree: Gently fold in the strawberry puree. Avoid over-mixing to keep the cake airy.
- Bake: Pour batter into the baking dish and smooth the top. Bake for 38-42 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool: Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
Notes
Bring eggs and butter to room temp for best texture.
Use a blender for a smooth strawberry puree.
Check doneness at 38 minutes with a toothpick.
Chill frosting slightly for easier application.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes