Chocolate Strawberry Sheet Cake


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Light and fluffy chocolate cream cheese cake is topped with a vanilla buttercream frosting and fresh strawberries. This Chocolate Strawberry Sheet Cake is made in a 9×9-inch baking pan for the perfect little sheet cake to end a summer dinner on the patio.

If you love strawberries and organic cake as much as I do, make sure to check out my Strawberry Whipped Cream Cake, Strawberry Almond Cake or my Eggless Strawberry Shortcake!

chocolate strawberry sheet cake

This organic cake is the perfect combination of chocolate and strawberry. Moist and fluffy chocolate cream cheese cake is topped with a simple vanilla buttercream frosting. I top this cake with fresh strawberries for a summer cake that chocolate lovers and fruity fans alike will love!

While I top this organic cake with fresh strawberries, you can also use raspberries, blackberries, or blueberries — whatever you have on hand or that’s fresh will be delicious! Or, if you don’t have berries on hand, feel free to add caramel sauce on top too!

chocolate strawberry sheet cake

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Small Sheet Cake: I make this easy Chocolate Strawberry Sheet Cake in a 9×9-inch cake pan, so it's smaller than my Strawberry Whipped Cream Cake and perfect for a small gathering, or even just for you and your family.

Classic Flavors: This is a chocolate cream cheese cake that's topped with vanilla buttercream frosting and fresh strawberries. I love to leave the leaves on the strawberries for presentation as it looks so fresh and delicious. Plus, if you didn't know, you can actually eat the stems! This cake is a classic cake that everyone will love.

Light & Sweet: This chocolate cream cheese cake is light and fluffy. Simple vanilla buttercream is added on top with fresh strawberries. This cake is light, sweet, and perfect for summer. If you don't have strawberries on hand you can top it with any other berries like raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, cherries, or blueberries.

chocolate strawberry sheet cake

Ingredients

  • Butter: I use Organic Valley Salted Butter, you can use your favorite. You'll need butter for the cake and for the frosting.
  • Cream Cheese: I use cream cheese in this organic cake for flavor and moisture. Organic Valley is my favorite, you can use your favorite from a tub or in block form, either works.
  • Cane Sugar: I use organic cane sugar.
  • Vanilla Bean: I use organic ground vanilla bean in the cake for more depth of flavor.
  • Eggs: Use large eggs.
  • Milk: Use whole milk for flavor.
  • EVOO: I use a little organic extra virgin olive oil in this organic cake, which helps create a delicate, tender crumb.
  • Cake Flour: I use my homemade organic cake flour, store bought also works.
  • Dutch Cocoa Powder: I use organic Dutch cocoa powder for a rich chocolate cake!
  • Baking Powder: Use baking powder, because this is a cake with Dutch cocoa powder. Be sure to check out my post the Difference Between Baking Soda and Baking Powder for more info on leavening agents.
  • Salt: Use fine sea salt.
  • Powdered Sugar: You'll need organic powdered sugar for the frosting.
  • Vanilla Extract: I use organic vanilla extract in the frosting for a simple buttercream.
  • Fresh Strawberries: I top this cake with fresh strawberries. You can also use any other berries you like such as raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, or blueberries.
chocolate strawberry sheet cake

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Step by Step Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

To make the batter: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the butter, cream cheese, cane sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix on low until combined and there are no butter chunks and the mixture is lighter in color. About 2 to 3 minutes.

Add the eggs, milk, olive oil and mix on low to combined.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, add the cake flour, cocoa, baking powder, and sea salt and whisk together. Add the flour mixture to the cake mixture and mix on low until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix again to combine into a smooth batter.

Transfer to the prepared baking pan and bake for 28 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely in the cake pan. (If you're baking at high altitude, be sure to check the Notes at the bottom of the recipe for high altitude baking instructions).

Step 4

To make the frosting: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix on low until combined, then speed mixer up to high and mix for 1 minute or until light and fluffy.

Step 5

Remove the cake from the cake pan and place on a serving board, frost the top of the cake with the frosting. Top with sliced strawberries. Serve immediately.

chocolate strawberry sheet cake

Baker's Tips

  • I use a 9×9-inch USA Pan for this recipe, which I highly recommend. Their pans are just amazing for baking! But, if you have a glass or ceramic 9×9-inch pan then that will also work just fine too.
  • Make sure your butter is softened for this recipe. I like to leave it out on the counter overnight to do that naturally. But, with the weather being so warm, it will probably soften up much faster than that this time of year.
  • Also make sure your eggs and milk are room temperature. This is important because when adding cold ingredients to a cake with softened butter the cold ingredients can cause the butter seize up. Then the butter will clump and cause lumps in your cake batter. So that's the reason why the ingredients should be room temperature.
  • I use a little bit of organic extra virgin olive oil in this cake, but if you don't have olive oil you can also use canola oil or even avocado oil in its place. You may also use coconut oil that is melted.
  • I use parchment paper because I love it and I use it for everything. But, if you prefer not to use it, then just make sure to grease the cake pan very well before adding the batter in. Also, if you don't use parchment paper you can leave the cake in it and frost in there as you will be able to slice and remove it from the pan if there isn't parchment paper in the bottom. This would be ideal if you are taking this to a BBQ or a party.
  • This cake does need to be stored in the fridge once the strawberries are added. If you are taking it somewhere like a party, you can slice the strawberries and put them in a Tupperware and bring with you. This way the cake can stay out and then you can top it with the strawberries before serving. Even if you are baking this just for your own home, you can also do this trick!
chocolate strawberry sheet cake

FAQ's

Can I make this cake gluten free?

Yes, there's a simple adjustment in the Notes at the bottom of the recipe for gluten free. I even link to the flour that I used to test this with.

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes, you can make this ahead of time. But, I recommend making just cake, even frosting it the day before is fine. Just don't add the strawberries on top until you're ready to serve it.

How should I store this cake?

Leftover cake should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge.

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chocolate strawberry sheet cake

Chocolate Strawberry Sheet Cake

Mimi Council
This small Chocolate Strawberry Sheet Cake is a light and fluffy chocolate cream cheese cake that's topped with vanilla buttercream and fresh strawberries. This easy summer cake is sure to impress at any dinner party.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Makes 9 servings
Calories 528 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Batter

Frosting

Topping

  • 170 grams strawberries (sliced)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • To make the batter: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the butter, cream cheese, cane sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix on low until combined and there are no butter chunks and the mixture is lighter in color. About 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the eggs, milk, olive oil and mix on low to combined.
  • In a separate bowl, add the cake flour, cocoa, baking powder, and sea salt and whisk together. Add the flour mixture to the cake mixture and mix on low until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix again to combine into a smooth batter.
  • Transfer to the prepared baking pan and bake for 28 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely in the cake pan.
  • To make the frosting: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix on low until combined, then speed mixer up to high and mix for 1 minute or until light and fluffy.
  • Remove the cake from the cake pan and place on a serving board, frost the top of the cake with the frosting. Top with sliced strawberries. Serve immediately.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

Notes

Gluten Free — Replace the cake flour with 142 grams (¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons) gluten free flour blend.
High Altitude — Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition

Calories: 528kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 6gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 371mgPotassium: 174mgFiber: 3gSugar: 52gVitamin A: 803IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 1mg
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