The tasty tale of Raspberry Shortcake Sheet Cake is one of three components. First, a tender white cake, sweet and simple and oh-so-delicious. Then comes the cream cheese frosting, so luscious and thick and creamy and with just the right amount of tang to keep things interesting. On top, a smooth, tart, and refreshing raspberry glaze, so vibrant in its scarlet scrumptiousness! In short, Raspberry Shortcake Sheet Cake is a shortcut to a delicious dessert you won’t soon forget!
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box white cake mix
- 1 cup water, or optionally substitute with milk for richer taste
- 1/2-1 cup oil, neutral-flavored
- 3-4 large eggs
For the whipped cream cheese frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, preferably Neufchâtel cream cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 8 ounces light imitation whipped topping
For the raspberry glaze:
- 1 (4.75-ounce) box raspberry Danish dessert
- 1 3/4 cups cold water
- 12 ounces frozen raspberries or 2 1/2-3 cups fresh raspberries
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –Lightly grease an 18×13-inch half-sheet pan.
Step 3 –Prepare the cake batter according to the package directions using the water, the oil, and the eggs.
Step 4 –Bake the cake until cooked through and a cake tester comes out clean, about 12-15 minutes.
Step 5 –Allow the cake to cool completely.
Step 6 –Beat the cream cheese with the butter using a hand mixer, until light and fluffy and no lumps remain.
Step 7 –Beat in the powdered sugar and then the whipped topping.
Step 8 –Whisk the Danish dessert with the cold water in a small saucepan.
Step 9 –Heat the raspberry dessert mix until boiling and thick, whisking constantly.
Step 10 –Immediately stir in the raspberries.
Step 11 –Allow the raspberry mixture to cool completely.
Step 12 –Once the cake is cool, dollop the whipped cream cheese frosting over the cake and smooth it out with an offset spatula.
Step 13 –Spread the cooled glaze over the cream cheese layer gently.
Step 14 –Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
Step 15 –Serve.
