Q: <strong>Can this cake be made in advance and frozen?</strong>

Yes, just as with most of our cakes, from lemon cake to carrot cake , orange cake and more, these cake layers freeze beautifully. After baking, and turning out, allow the layer to cool until just warm (or room temperature). Then, wrap tightly in plastic wrap followed by aluminum foil. Freeze for up the three months . For additional support, you can place the layer on a cake cardboard to freeze. To thaw , move the cake layer from the freezer to the kitchen counter. Keep the layers wrapped for 30-45 minutes. Then, unwrap and decorate as usual.

Question 1

Does Strawberry Sheet Cake need to be refrigerated?

Accepted Answer

Yes, because of the cream cheese in the frosting, this cake should be refrigerated. However, for the very best flavor and texture, remove from the refrigerator 2-3 hours before serving.

Question 2

Can this cake be made in advance and frozen?

Accepted Answer

Yes, just as with most of our cakes, from lemon cake to carrot cake, orange cake and more, these cake layers freeze beautifully.

After baking, and turning out, allow the layer to cool until just warm (or room temperature). Then, wrap tightly in plastic wrap followed by aluminum foil. Freeze for up the three months. For additional support, you can place the layer on a cake cardboard to freeze.

To thaw, move the cake layer from the freezer to the kitchen counter. Keep the layers wrapped for 30-45 minutes. Then, unwrap and decorate as usual.

Question 3

Is the Strawberry Extract or Strawberry Jello Powder needed?

Accepted Answer

As we mentioned in our recipe card, we recommend adding an additional boost of strawberry flavor either with 2 tablespoons of strawberry jello powder (added in with the sugar), or two teaspoons of strawberry extract (we often use McCormick or Watkins brand).

Without the additional flavoring, you will still have strawberry flavor from the puree, but it is milder. For us, we prefer that added boost.

Question 4

Can this cake batter be used for a layer cake or cupcakes?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you could also use the strawberry cake batter in three 8 inch cake round cake pans, and bake at 350 for 22-25 minutes. (Or you could use to make two thicker 8 inch round cake layers or two 9 inch layers).

This batter can also be used to make cupcakes. (At 1/4 cup batter per cupcake, this recipe would make approximately 30 cupcakes).

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