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Vanilla Sheet Cake Recipe

Indulgent Vanilla Sheet Cake Recipe for Effortless Celebrations

This Vanilla Sheet Cake Recipe is a delightful tribute to childhood celebrations, combining simple ingredients for a moist and flavorful cake perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: birthday cakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups cake flour can substitute with DIY cake flour using all-purpose flour and cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup sour cream can substitute with plain yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract for richer flavor
  • 1 cup whole milk room temperature
For the Frosting
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk for frosting
Optional Decoration
  • to taste rainbow sprinkles for decoration

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • stand mixer
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163ºC). Prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish by spraying it with baking spray and lining with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a stand mixer, cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by vanilla extract and sour cream.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with whole milk, until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. For the frosting, beat unsalted butter until creamy, then gradually mix in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and whole milk until smooth.
  9. Spread the buttercream frosting over the cooled cake and decorate with rainbow sprinkles if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 30gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Be cautious not to overmix your cake batter to maintain its light texture.

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