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🍓 Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake 🍰 This Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake is soft, fluffy, and bursting with fresh strawberries. A light vanilla sheet cake is topped with silky whipped cream frosting and juicy sliced strawberries, making it the perfect dessert for summer parties, family gatherings, or any special occasion. Ingredients For the Vanilla Sheet Cake • 2½ cups all-purpose flour • 2½ tsp baking powder • ½ tsp salt • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened • 1¾ cups granulated sugar • 4 large eggs • 1 tbsp vanilla extract • 1 cup whole milk For the Whipped Cream Frosting • 2 cups heavy whipping cream • 8 oz cream cheese, softened • ½ cup powdered sugar • 1 tsp vanilla extract For the Strawberry Topping • 2 lbs fresh strawberries, sliced • ¼ cup granulated sugar • 1 tsp lemon juice For Garnish • Powdered sugar (optional) • Fresh mint leaves (optional) Instructions 1. Preheat the oven to **350°F (175°C)**. Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking pan. 2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. 3. In a separate large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla. 5. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk, mixing until just combined. 6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. 7. Bake for **30–35 minutes**, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 8. Let the cake cool completely. 9. Toss the sliced strawberries with the granulated sugar and lemon juice. Let them sit for **15–20 minutes** until juicy. 10. Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. 11. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks. 12. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until light and fluffy. 13. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake. 14. Arrange the sweetened strawberries over the top. 15. Chill for at least **1 hour** before slicing and serving. Serving Suggestions Serve chilled with vanilla ice cream, extra whipped cream, or a drizzle of strawberry syrup for an even more decadent dessert. Storage Cover and refrigerate for up to **3 days**. For the freshest texture, add the strawberries shortly before serving if preparing in advance. Prep Time: 25 minutes Bake Time: 35 minutes Chill Time: 1 hour Total Time: 2 hours Servings: 12 Calories: Approximately **420 per serving** #StrawberryShortcake #SheetCake #SummerDessert #EasyDessert #FreshStrawberries