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A crowd-friendly twist on classic Strawberry Shortcake — this easy sheet cake bakes in one pan, cools quickly, and delivers bakery-style flavor with cream cheese frosting and juicy berries. Perfect for birthdays, BBQs, or quick weeknight desserts.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box (15.25 oz) white cake mix
  • 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 1 container (8 oz) sour cream
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1/4 cup neutral oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 8 oz whipped topping or freshly whipped cream
  • 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries

Equipment

  • 15×10 jelly-roll pan
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • whisk
  • offset spatula (optional)
  • wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 15×10-inch jelly-roll pan thoroughly with nonstick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the cake mix and vanilla pudding mix.
  3. Add milk, sour cream, egg whites, oil, and vanilla to the bowl. Beat for 1 minute until smooth, being careful not to overmix.
  4. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 16–18 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean and the top springs back.
  5. Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  6. For the frosting: beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Gently fold in whipped topping or whipped cream.
  7. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake in swoops or swirls.
  8. Top with fresh strawberries just before serving. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 310mgPotassium: 115mgSugar: 24gVitamin A: 520IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 0.8mg

Notes

Let the cake cool fully before frosting so it stays fluffy. Use store-brand dairy or pre-sliced berries for speed. For a tangier frosting, add lemon zest or swirl in strawberry jam. Add strawberries just before serving to keep the top fresh and avoid sogginess.

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