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Glazed Strawberry Sheet Cake

Glazed Strawberry Sheet Cake

glazed strawberry sheet cake is a luscious and versatile dessert that combines fresh fruit flavor with a tender crumb and glossy finish, making it a favorite for many occasions. Its rich history, simple ingredients, and numerous variations make it a timeless classic enjoyed by strawberry lovers everywhere.
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 13

Ingredients
  

Strawberry Cake

  • 2 cups 264g all-purpose flour (see notes for gluten-free alternative)
  • 3/4 cup 98g cake flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup 170g vegetable oil
  • 1 3/4 cups 350g granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups 325g lightly pureed strawberries** (approximately 1 1/2 pints)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup 110g unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup 58g lightly pureed strawberries**

Instructions
 

Strawberry Cake

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by greasing it and lining it with parchment paper strips. Make sure the parchment covers the bottom and the two longest sides of the pan, leaving some overhang for easy removal later. To prepare the strawberry puree, place the strawberries in a food processor and pulse just enough to almost completely puree them, leaving a few small chunks for texture. Use the same method to prepare the strawberries for the cream cheese frosting. In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, then set this mixture aside. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the vegetable oil, sugar, eggs, strawberry puree, and vanilla extract until combined. Gently fold in the dry ingredients until the batter just comes together. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with a few moist crumbs attached. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before frosting. If you want to remove the cake from the pan, refrigerate it for at least one hour to firm it up.

Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

  • Prepare the frosting as soon as the cake finishes baking so it can chill alongside the cake. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, about one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in the strawberry puree until fully combined. Refrigerate the frosting for about an hour to let it thicken. Once the cake has completely cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top. Serve immediately or store the frosted cake in the refrigerator for up to seven days. Enjoy!

Notes

GLUTEN FREE – While I haven’t personally tested this, I believe this cake would work well using gluten-free flour. Substitute the regular flour with a high-quality gluten-free baking flour that contains xanthan gum. I recommend Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 gluten-free baking flour. When measuring the flour, spoon it into the measuring cup and level it off with a flat edge rather than scooping directly from the container, as scooping can pack the flour tightly, resulting in too much flour and a dry cake.
PUREE – The quantities listed refer to the amount of strawberry puree, not whole strawberries. To measure accurately, puree the strawberries first, then measure out the amounts specified.