Description
A simple and cozy strawberry-flavored sheet cake that’s perfect for beginners. Made with few ingredients and easy to prepare, this cake is a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 box (3 oz) strawberry Jell-O (strawberry-flavored gelatin)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of basic pantry salt (optional)
- Fresh sliced strawberries for garnish (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar mixed with 2–3 tablespoons milk or cream for a glaze (optional)
- Whipped cream for serving (optional)
- Toasted sliced almonds or chopped pecans for texture (optional)
- A few drops of red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a sheet cake pan.
- Ensure the butter and cream cheese are softened before mixing.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the strawberry Jell-O and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan evenly.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan before glazing or garnishing.
- Optionally, add a glaze, fresh strawberries, or whipped cream when serving.
Notes
Make-ahead by baking the cake a day in advance. Store wrapped at room temperature, adding toppings right before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: strawberry cake, easy dessert, sheet cake, beginner-friendly baking, summer dessert