Description
Sweet sensations come alive in this Strawberry Frosted Strawberry Sheet Cake, celebrating luscious berry flavors with creamy, smooth frosting. Summer dessert dreams unfold deliciously for passionate bakers craving pure strawberry bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box (15.25 ounces / 432 grams) strawberry cake mix
- 1 box (3 ounces / 85 grams) strawberry gelatin mix (Jell-O)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- ½ cup vegetable oil
Fresh Ingredients:
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 tablespoons milk (if needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by greasing, flouring, or lining with parchment paper to ensure easy cake removal.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, amalgamate the strawberry cake mix, strawberry gelatin powder, pureed strawberries, eggs, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract, whisking vigorously with an electric mixer until the batter achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, meticulously spreading it to create an even layer that will ensure uniform baking.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, monitoring the cake’s progress by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean when the cake is perfectly cooked.
- After removing the cake from the oven, allow it to cool completely within the pan, which helps maintain its structural integrity and prevents crumbling.
- For the frosting, cream the softened butter in a large mixing bowl until it becomes light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the subsequent ingredients.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar and pureed strawberries, alternating between the two and mixing on low speed to create a luscious, well-blended frosting.
- Enhance the frosting with vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to distribute the flavor evenly.
- If the frosting appears too thick, delicately thin it by adding milk one tablespoon at a time until reaching the desired spreadable consistency.
- Once the cake has cooled entirely, generously apply the strawberry frosting across the surface using an offset spatula to achieve a professional, smooth finish.
- Optional: Embellish the frosted cake with fresh strawberry slices or decorative sprinkles to add visual appeal and extra flavor.
- Slice and serve the delectable strawberry sheet cake, ready to delight dessert enthusiasts.
Notes
- Customize cake mix by using fresh strawberry puree for more intense fruit flavor and natural sweetness.
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature to create smoother, more evenly mixed batter that bakes consistently.
- Prevent cake from drying out by checking doneness early and avoiding overbaking; toothpick test is crucial for perfect moisture.
- Adjust frosting thickness by gradually adding milk or powdered sugar to achieve ideal spreadable consistency without becoming runny.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg