Strawberry Jam Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
A moist sheet cake infused with strawberry jam and topped with a creamy, tangy frosting, perfect for seasonal gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup white sugar
- 3 pieces eggs
- ½ cup milk, whole Whole milk is recommended, 2% works in a pinch.
- ½ cup strawberry jam Use a good-quality, seedless jam.
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- Optional red food dye For color, use natural alternatives if preferred.
For the Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature Full-fat cream cheese recommended.
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ⅓ cup strawberry jam Plus 1 tablespoon.
- ½ cup powdered sugar Adjust sweetness to taste.
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch sheet pan, and optionally line it with parchment for easier removal.
- In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine the milk and strawberry jam until well mixed.
- Alternate adding the dry mixture and the strawberry milk to the egg mixture, beginning and ending with the dry mixture.
- Add vanilla extract and stir gently to combine.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top.
Baking
- Bake for about 30 minutes, checking at 25 minutes for doneness.
Frosting
- While the cake bakes, prepare the frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add the strawberry jam, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
Cooling and Serving
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled cake and chill if desired.
- Slice into squares and serve.
Notes
For variation, use fresh strawberries instead of jam or add lemon zest for extra flavor. Can bake in cupcake form for individual servings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 200mgSugar: 22g
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