Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake Recipe (2024)

A cake big enough to feed a crowd! Smooth whipped frosting topped with fresh strawberries . . . this cake doesn't get any better!

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This Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake is the perfect summer dessert!

I love getting together with family and friends during the summer months and of course with every get-together, you have to have enough food to feed the masses!

Sheet cakes are the perfect solution – they make a ton, are easy to throw together, and everyone gets a big piece.

This recipe is a spin-off of our Strawberry Shortcake Bars (which, I highly recommend if you haven’t tried them!).

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Ingredients you need to make our Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake Recipe:

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package white cake mix (I used Pillsbury)
  • 1 (3.4 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup milk (I used 1%)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 (8 ounce) package Cool Whip (thawed)
  • 3 cups fresh strawberries (diced)

How to make this delicious Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a large jelly roll pan (15 x 10 x 1) with non-stick cooking spray (or grease and flour – whatever method you prefer).
  2. In a large bowl, mix together cake mix, pudding mix, sour cream, milk, oil, vanilla, and egg whites. Beat for about two minutes using electric mixer until batter is smooth.
  3. Pour batter into prepared pan and cook for 12-15 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched in the center. Remove from oven and let cool.
  4. Mix together cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth, then fold in the Cool Whip and stir well.
  5. Spread cream cheese layer over cooled sugar cake. Place in the fridge for about 30 minutes to let the cream layer set up.
  6. Top with fresh strawberries, cut, and serve.

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Serves: 40

Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake Recipe

5 from 2 votes

This Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake is the perfect summer dessert and feeds a crowd!

Prep Time 40 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

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Ingredients

Cake

  • 15.25 ounces white cake mix 1 package, I used Pillsbury
  • 3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix 1 box
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup milk ( I used 1%)
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 egg whites

Whipped Cream Cheese Layer

  • 8 ounces cream cheese 1 package, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 8 ounces cool whip 1 package, thawed
  • 3 cups fresh strawberries diced

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a large jelly roll pan (15 x 10 x 1) with non-stick cooking spray (or grease and flour – whatever method you prefer).

  • In a large bowl, mix together cake mix, pudding mix, sour cream, milk, oil, vanilla, and egg whites. Beat for about two minutes using electric mixer until batter is smooth.

  • Pour batter into prepared pan and cook for 12-15 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched in the center. Remove from oven and let cool.

  • Mix together cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth, then fold in the Cool Whip and stir well.

  • Spread cream cheese layer over cooled sugar cake. Place in the fridge for about 30 minutes to let the cream layer set up.

  • Top with fresh strawberries, cut, and serve.

Notes

  • I learned that these look the best if you put the strawberries on right before serving, otherwise the juice from the strawberries can tint your cream layer pink.

Nutrition

Calories: 113 kcal · Carbohydrates: 17 g · Protein: 2 g · Fat: 4 g · Saturated Fat: 3 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 8 mg · Sodium: 132 mg · Potassium: 64 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 12 g · Vitamin A: 88 IU · Vitamin C: 6 mg · Calcium: 53 mg · Iron: 1 mg

Equipment

  • 15x10x2 Sheet Pan

  • Non-stick Cooking Spray

  • Large Bowl

  • Mixing Bowl

  • Hand mixer

Recipe Details

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

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  1. Sara says:

    Hi! Can this recipe be converted to be a 9 x 13 cake? If so, what do you think the bake time would be? Thanks!

  2. Cyd says:

    Hi Sara, we have not made this cake in a 9 x 13 inch cake pan. The recipe asks for a lot more ingredients than what you would put into a regular 9 x 13 cake. It asks for a whole box of pudding, 1 cup of sour cream and 1 cup of milk. That's too much for a 9 x 13 inch pan. You could try cutting the recipe in half or making 2 - 9 x 13 cakes.

  3. JD says:

    This was absolutely amazing! Everyone who tried it loved it. This will probably become a favorite for our family birthday parties!

  4. AH says:

    I love this recipe and think it’s delicious!! Will this recipe work to make into cupcakes?

  5. Cyd says:

    Looking over the recipe, you should be able to make these into cupcakes. Usually you fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full. You'll need to watch them carefully during baking. Not sure how long to cook them for since we have only used this recipe for sheet cake.

  6. Shirley says:

    Do you have to use egg whites or can you just use two whole eggs?

  7. Cyd says:

    We have always used egg whites in this recipe and it comes out wonderful. The main reason for the 3 egg whites is to keep the cake portion very white. Using the whole egg will make it a more yellow color, but not very noticeable.

  8. Nora says:

    I was asked to bake a grooms Strawberry Short cake. Frosted sides n top. Not the round stackable kind. Need help!!!!

  9. Cyd says:

    I looked on Pinterest for you and this was one of the few that I saw that had frosted sides.https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a19856526/strawberry-shortcake-layer-cake-recipe/Best of luck on your Grooms cake.

  10. Leslie says:

    Why only 15 minutes bake time?

  11. Cyd says:

    These are baking in a large half sheet jelly roll pan. 15 minutes should be plenty of baking time. Usually cakes bake in a 9 x 13 inch pan. With the big pan, the cake part is thinner.

  12. Kelly says:

    I have 1 co-worker that can't have gluten and another that is a diabetic. How can this be adapted to fit those needs & still be delicious??

  13. Momma Cyd says:

    I know you can buy Gluten Free cake mixes. But I'm not sure this is the recipe for getting around the sugar.

  14. Tabitha says:

    Thank you! I doubled and made two sheets - iced the middle with your recipe and let guests top with more whipped cream & strawberries. We had it for my daughter's "berry sweet" first birthday party! Everyone loved it!

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  15. Momma Cyd says:

    What a fun idea to double it like that! And happy 1st birthday to your sweet daughter!

  16. Amy says:

    Curious if anyone has tried making this into a layered cake? I think the cake would workout fine I'm just wondering about the frosting and if it would hold up under the pressure. I've had this cake, neighbor made it, and it was divine. Excited to make for my family.

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  17. Gayle says:

    Can you make ahead of time?

  18. Momma Cyd says:

    I'm sure it would be fine making the day before and leaving in the fridge. Hold off on the strawberries until right before serving. I learned that these look the best if you put the strawberries on right before serving, otherwise the juice from the strawberries can tint your cream layer pink.

  19. Laura moores says:

    I have been making this recipie for a couple years now. it is always a hit! it is my go any time I make a cake now.

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FAQs

Can you freeze strawberry shortcake with whipped cream? ›

You can freeze elements of the strawberry shortcake. Both the biscuits and lemon curd freeze well, but I don't recommend freezing the strawberries (they will become too soft) or the whipped cream. To freeze Shortcakes: Cool.

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​Nothing says summer like this strawberry shortcake cake! Super moist and fluffy layers of vanilla cake layered with juicy strawberries and stabilized whipped cream.

How do you keep strawberry shortcake from getting soggy? ›

The solution against cake getting soggy from fruit is to simply seal the cake layers against moisture. The traditional way is to glaze with apricot jam - you brush a very thin layer of melted apricot jam on the cake layer, and put the fruit on it after it has cooled.

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When you think of strawberry shortcake, you might imagine the small, spongy cakes sold at the grocery store, but the traditional recipe is closer to a scone or biscuit than a cake. You'll notice this from the start. Unlike cake batter, shortcake batter is significantly thicker and reminiscent of biscuit dough.

What happens to whipped cream in the freezer? ›

It's easy to place the whipped topping while frozen, and then let it thaw atop your dessert before serving. It's important to note that frozen whipped cream may lose some of its quality and texture. Don't expect the same light and airiness that fresh whipped cream might have.

Does real whipped cream freeze well? ›

Whipped cream freezes - and thaws - surprisingly well.

What is the difference between strawberry cream cake and strawberry shortcake? ›

And even so, Strawberry Shortcake is widely known to contain a sweet yellow sponge cake(the shortcake part of Strawberry Shortcake), Strawberries and Cream notably does not. Even looking at US Amazon results show you that Strawberry Shortcake is used SOLELY with that yellow spongecake.

What is the fancy name for strawberry shortcake? ›

Fraisier (Fraise means strawberry) is probably the most traditional French strawberry cake. There are different recipes for a fraisier.

Is pound cake or angel food cake better for strawberry shortcake? ›

I have tried strawberry shortcake with more of a biscuit-type “cake”, with pound cake, and with angel food cake. My favorite is with angel food cake, but pound cake is a very close second place. I have a bomb dot com recipe that you can whip up and easily make gluten free as well.

Can you put strawberries in between cake layers? ›

For an impressive dessert centerpiece, try this Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Filling! This cake features a delectable strawberry filling sandwiched between layers of vanilla cake and is crowned with a luscious whipped cream frosting.

Can you put fresh fruit on a cake the day before? ›

Timing: If you want to use fresh fruit as a cake topping, it's best to add the fruit shortly before serving the cake. This helps to prevent the fruit from releasing excess moisture and causing the cake to become soggy.

Is shortcake batter supposed to be thick? ›

Shortcake batter is significantly thicker than regular cake batter and resembles biscuit dough.

Is strawberry shortcake made of angel food cake? ›

Strawberry Shortcake. Strawberry Shortcake is a great summer dessert using bright fresh berries. Light & sweet angel food cake is toasted and layered with whipped cream, which is a delicious twist on the typical strawberry shortcake recipe.

What is the original strawberry shortcake? ›

In 1979, toy manufacturer Kenner Products licensed the character and released the first Strawberry Shortcake doll. At the time, Strawberry Shortcake resembled a typical rag doll, complete with freckles, a mop of red yarn curls, and a bonnet with strawberry print.

What does strawberry shortcake cake taste like? ›

A tender vanilla cake filled with layers of whipped cream frosting and juicy strawberries. The classic flavors of strawberry shortcake in a layer cake.

Can I freeze a cake filled with whipped cream? ›

Cream filled cakes can also be frozen for up to a month. But for the best results, we recommend simply freezing the sponge and filling with fresh cream and decorating once defrosted.

Can you freeze a cake decorated with whipped cream? ›

Frosted cakes that do NOT freeze well: Cakes covered in whipped cream frosting will not freeze well. Also, do not freeze mousse cakes or cakes with a custard, pudding, or cream filling (like Boston cream pie). The filling could separate in the freezing and thawing, leading to a soggy cake.

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