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Delicious Strawberry Sheet Cake with Zesty Lemon Frosting

This Strawberry Sheet Cake with Lemon Frosting offers a delightful balance of sweet, juicy strawberries and tangy citrus, making it a festive addition to any o…

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries chopped
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a sheet pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Mix in the vanilla extract and chopped strawberries until evenly combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk, starting and ending with the flour.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared sheet pan and spread it evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • While the cake cools, prepare the lemon frosting by creaming together the softened butter and powdered sugar.
  • Add the lemon juice and lemon zest, mixing until smooth and creamy.
  • Once the cake is completely cool, spread the lemon frosting evenly on top.
  • Slice into squares, serve, and enjoy your strawberry sheet cake with lemon frosting!