In a large bowl, beat together sugar and butter until creamy.
Mix in eggs, baking powder, and salt.
Alternate between adding in the flour and milk, beating after each addition.
Beat until all ingredients are combined.
Stir in vanilla extract.
Grease and flour a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
Pour batter evenly into the dish.
Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Do not overbake. The cake will be flat and light in color.
Let cool completely. Set aside.
Dice up strawberries. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and frozen whipped topping.
Spread cream cheese mixture evenly on top of cooled cake.
Top with fresh, diced strawberries.
Refrigerate for 3 hours.
Store in the refrigerator.
Enjoy.
Reviews
Nathalie Pisco on 2026-05-25 (5 stars): I’ve been making this recipe for years! Always a hit! Always have to send the recipe to my friends! I add blueberries and raspberries!
Jessika on 2017-09-11 (5 stars): how many people does this recipe feed?
Tamia on 2017-09-04 (5 stars): I have been making this for atleast 2 yrs delicious, making it tomorrow, , thanks Diva
Khadijah on 2015-07-31 (5 stars): My ultimate favourite <3 Looks very delicious, I'm looking forward to make ittt
Lisa on 2015-05-18 (4 stars): Made this for our Mother's Day cookout/potluck. It was the star of the dessert table. Everyone loved it. I even had someone tell, "You put your foot all in it, didn't you?!!!" (For those of you from the south, you'll will recognize that as extremely high praise for a dish done well.) Thanks for sharing Monique!
Devoria on 2015-04-01 (5 stars): I just watched your video for this strawberry bar recipe. Will definitely make for Easter. Thanks for sharing!!
Nepie on 2015-03-15 (5 stars): i am into baking but i have not done it for years now..i was inspired by this recipe as i have a nephew (my cousin's son) who is obsessed with strawberries :) i think i'll have to try this one of these days :) thank you for this amazing recipe :) God bless you..
Tabitha on 2014-05-12 (5 stars): I just made this for Mother's day. Simply amazing!
Aran on 2013-08-17 (5 stars): Hi, I'm from uk and we don't really use cup as our measurements, are you able to translate the cup measurements into ounces or grams for me please, as I would love to make this recipe... Thanks
