Description
These Strawberry Cheesecake Sheet Cake Bars are a soft, creamy, and fruity dessert perfect for sharing with family and friends. With layers of fluffy strawberry cake and rich cream cheese swirls, every bite is a cozy delight. Ideal for birthdays, tea time, or weekend treats, these bars are easy to make and full of love.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, diced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- Optional: extra sliced strawberries for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Mix in sour cream. Fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in diced strawberries. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon zest until smooth. Dollop over batter and swirl.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes. Cool completely before slicing.
- Optionally, top with fresh strawberries and powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe strawberries for best flavor.
- Toss strawberries in flour to prevent sinking.
- Bars can be made a day ahead for deeper flavor.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg