Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake Recipe (2024)

A cake big enough to feed a crowd! Smooth whipped frosting topped with fresh strawberries . . . this cake doesn't get any better!

This Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake is the perfect summer dessert!

I love getting together with family and friends during the summer months and of course with every get-together, you have to have enough food to feed the masses!

Sheet cakes are the perfect solution – they make a ton, are easy to throw together, and everyone gets a big piece.

This recipe is a spin-off of our Strawberry Shortcake Bars (which, I highly recommend if you haven’t tried them!).

Want more Cake?! Try our White Texas Sheet Cake Recipe or our Pineapple Orange Cake Recipe (Pig Pickin’ Cake)

“I have so much time!” -No mom ever

Let us give you your time back. With the Six Sisters’ Meal Plans, we do the dinner planning, grocery ordering, and then all you have to do is decide whether to pick them up or have them delivered.

Get My Meal Plans NOW!

Ingredients you need to make our Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake Recipe:

1 (15.25 ounce) package white cake mix (I used Pillsbury)
1 (3.4 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup sour cream
1 cup milk (I used 1%)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 egg whites
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (softened)
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (8 ounce) package Cool Whip (thawed)
3 cups fresh strawberries (diced)

How to make this delicious Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a large jelly roll pan (15 x 10 x 1) with non-stick cooking spray (or grease and flour – whatever method you prefer).
In a large bowl, mix together cake mix, pudding mix, sour cream, milk, oil, vanilla, and egg whites. Beat for about two minutes using electric mixer until batter is smooth.
Pour batter into prepared pan and cook for 12-15 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched in the center. Remove from oven and let cool.
Mix together cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth, then fold in the Cool Whip and stir well.
Spread cream cheese layer over cooled sugar cake. Place in the fridge for about 30 minutes to let the cream layer set up.
Top with fresh strawberries, cut, and serve.

Related Recipe: Love Sheet Cakes?! You’ll want to try this Turtle Texas Sheet Cake and our Easy Lemon Sheet Cake!

Want More Easy Dinner Ideas?

Join our email list today and we will send you a FREE ebook of our favorite dinner recipes – plus we will send you recipes each week to help make your dinner planning easier!

Join today by CLICKING HERE.

Have you checked out our YouTube channel? We show you how to make our favorite recipes right in our own kitchens!

Serves: 40

Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake Recipe

5 from 2 votes

This Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake is the perfect summer dessert and feeds a crowd!

Prep Time 40 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

PrintPin

Ingredients

Cake

15.25 ounces white cake mix 1 package, I used Pillsbury
3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix 1 box
1 cup sour cream
1 cup milk ( I used 1%)
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 egg whites

Whipped Cream Cheese Layer

8 ounces cream cheese 1 package, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
8 ounces cool whip 1 package, thawed
3 cups fresh strawberries diced

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a large jelly roll pan (15 x 10 x 1) with non-stick cooking spray (or grease and flour – whatever method you prefer).
See Also
Red, White, and Blue Pudding Shots Recipe Awesome Make Ahead Freezer Meal Recipes The Best Barbecue Beans Recipe Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries Recipe - Fifteen Spatulas
In a large bowl, mix together cake mix, pudding mix, sour cream, milk, oil, vanilla, and egg whites. Beat for about two minutes using electric mixer until batter is smooth.
Pour batter into prepared pan and cook for 12-15 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched in the center. Remove from oven and let cool.
Mix together cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth, then fold in the Cool Whip and stir well.
Spread cream cheese layer over cooled sugar cake. Place in the fridge for about 30 minutes to let the cream layer set up.
Top with fresh strawberries, cut, and serve.

Notes

I learned that these look the best if you put the strawberries on right before serving, otherwise the juice from the strawberries can tint your cream layer pink.

Nutrition

Calories: 113 kcal · Carbohydrates: 17 g · Protein: 2 g · Fat: 4 g · Saturated Fat: 3 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 8 mg · Sodium: 132 mg · Potassium: 64 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 12 g · Vitamin A: 88 IU · Vitamin C: 6 mg · Calcium: 53 mg · Iron: 1 mg

Equipment

15x10x2 Sheet Pan
Non-stick Cooking Spray
Large Bowl
Mixing Bowl
Hand mixer

Recipe Details

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake Recipe (4)

Be sure to not miss another recipe!

Follow Six Sisters’ Stuff on Instagram|Facebook|Pinterest|YouTube

If you made our recipe be sure to tag us on Instagram so we can see your hard work using #sixsistersstuff.

Join The Discussion

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Sara says:

Hi! Can this recipe be converted to be a 9 x 13 cake? If so, what do you think the bake time would be? Thanks!
Cyd says:

Hi Sara, we have not made this cake in a 9 x 13 inch cake pan. The recipe asks for a lot more ingredients than what you would put into a regular 9 x 13 cake. It asks for a whole box of pudding, 1 cup of sour cream and 1 cup of milk. That's too much for a 9 x 13 inch pan. You could try cutting the recipe in half or making 2 - 9 x 13 cakes.
JD says:

This was absolutely amazing! Everyone who tried it loved it. This will probably become a favorite for our family birthday parties!
AH says:

I love this recipe and think it’s delicious!! Will this recipe work to make into cupcakes?
Cyd says:
See Also
Top 10 Macaroni And Cheese Recipe For Kids

Looking over the recipe, you should be able to make these into cupcakes. Usually you fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full. You'll need to watch them carefully during baking. Not sure how long to cook them for since we have only used this recipe for sheet cake.
Shirley says:

Do you have to use egg whites or can you just use two whole eggs?
Cyd says:

We have always used egg whites in this recipe and it comes out wonderful. The main reason for the 3 egg whites is to keep the cake portion very white. Using the whole egg will make it a more yellow color, but not very noticeable.
Nora says:

I was asked to bake a grooms Strawberry Short cake. Frosted sides n top. Not the round stackable kind. Need help!!!!
Cyd says:

I looked on Pinterest for you and this was one of the few that I saw that had frosted sides.https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a19856526/strawberry-shortcake-layer-cake-recipe/Best of luck on your Grooms cake.
Leslie says:

Why only 15 minutes bake time?
Cyd says:

These are baking in a large half sheet jelly roll pan. 15 minutes should be plenty of baking time. Usually cakes bake in a 9 x 13 inch pan. With the big pan, the cake part is thinner.
Kelly says:

I have 1 co-worker that can't have gluten and another that is a diabetic. How can this be adapted to fit those needs & still be delicious??
Momma Cyd says:

I know you can buy Gluten Free cake mixes. But I'm not sure this is the recipe for getting around the sugar.
Tabitha says:

Thank you! I doubled and made two sheets - iced the middle with your recipe and let guests top with more whipped cream & strawberries. We had it for my daughter's "berry sweet" first birthday party! Everyone loved it!
Momma Cyd says:

What a fun idea to double it like that! And happy 1st birthday to your sweet daughter!
Amy says:

Curious if anyone has tried making this into a layered cake? I think the cake would workout fine I'm just wondering about the frosting and if it would hold up under the pressure. I've had this cake, neighbor made it, and it was divine. Excited to make for my family.
Gayle says:

Can you make ahead of time?
Momma Cyd says:

I'm sure it would be fine making the day before and leaving in the fridge. Hold off on the strawberries until right before serving. I learned that these look the best if you put the strawberries on right before serving, otherwise the juice from the strawberries can tint your cream layer pink.
Laura moores says:

I have been making this recipie for a couple years now. it is always a hit! it is my go any time I make a cake now.

About The Author:

Camille Beckstrand

Camille Beckstrand is married to Jared and they have 4 kids. She loves a good true crime podcast, a big plate of cheesy loaded nachos, and going on adventures with her family.

Chewy Chocolate Toffee Cookies Recipes

40 minutes mins

12 Days of Christmas Recipe Contest Winner – The BEST Cherry Bing Bars Recipe (Family Favorite)

2 hours hrs 35 minutes mins

Apple Cinnamon Roll Pie

45 minutes mins

Mini Oreo Cheesecakes Recipe

1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Readers’ Favorite Recipes

Easy Baked Crack Chicken Recipe

30 minutes mins

Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars Recipe