Description
A light, fluffy vanilla sponge layered with fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and a sweet strawberry jam syrup. This crowd-pleasing sheet cake serves 12-15 and requires no special baking skills. Perfect for summer gatherings, it delivers a perfect balance of soft cake, juicy fruit, and creamy topping in one easy pan.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
4 large egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup whole milk
2 quarts fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
1 1/2 cups strawberry jam
1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt (for whipped cream)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13×9-inch baking pan
In a bowl, whisk flour and baking powder
In a separate bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy
Add egg whites one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla extract
Gradually fold in flour mixture alternating with milk, starting and ending with flour
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean
Meanwhile, beat strawberry jam with 2 tablespoons water in a small saucepan until smooth
Once cake is cooled slightly, spread jam syrup over warm cake
Top with strawberries and refrigerate 15 minutes
In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and salt until stiff peaks form
Spread whipped cream over strawberries and refrigerate cake at least 1 hour before serving
Notes
Use fully ripe strawberries for maximum flavor
Jam syrup adds extra moisture and enhances strawberry flavor
For best results, assemble and chill cake at least 1 hour
Store leftovers in airtight container in refrigerator up to 2 days
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/15 of cake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg