5.0 from 9 votes
Red Velvet Sheet Cake
We've taken our famous Red Velvet Cake and made an easy sheet cake version. It's super moist and topped with cream cheese frosting.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 24 slices
Calories: 372 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Cake Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup warm water 100-110℉
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Red food coloring liquid, not gel
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup salted butter softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2-2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13x18-inch baking sheet with butter or nonstick cooking spray and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups granulated sugar, 1/3 cup cornstarch, 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt. Mix on low speed until well incorporated.
- Add 2 large eggs, 1 cup buttermilk, 3/4 cup warm water, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, 3/4 teaspoon distilled white vinegar, and 1 1/2 tablespoons red food coloring. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes, or until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking sheet and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before frosting.
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Frosting
- To make the frosting, beat the 8 ounces cream cheese (softened) and 1/2 cup salted butter (softened) in a large bowl with a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add the 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and mix until combined. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until the frosting is smooth. Add milk as needed to acheive a spreadable consistency.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Slice and serve.
Notes
- For a brighter red color, reduce the cocoa powder to 1/4 cup.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1slice
Calories
372kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
502mg
(21%)
Potassium
153mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
42g
(84%)
Vitamin A
301IU
(6%)
Calcium
105mg
(11%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 372
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 372kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 502mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 42g | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 301IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.