Vanilla Sheet Cake Recipe

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4.4

64 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    25 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    20 people

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Vanilla Sheet Cake Recipe

This Vanilla Sheet Cake is a moist, tender cake baked in a large pan and topped with vanilla buttercream. The batter blends softened butter, sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla with cake flour and leavening for a soft crumb. Baking in a half-sheet pan yields an even, thin cake layer ideal for feeding a crowd or serving as a simple dessert. Cooling before frosting ensures a smooth finish and prevents melting the icing.

Description

The Vanilla Sheet Cake Recipe calls for creaming butter and sugar until fluffy, then beating in eggs individually followed by milk and vanilla extract. Cake flour combined with baking powder and salt is folded into the mixture to provide a delicate crumb and proper rise. The batter is poured evenly into a buttered and floured 13 x 18-inch half-sheet pan for uniform baking.

Baking at 350°F for about 20 minutes produces a golden top, while a toothpick test confirms doneness. After cooling, the cake is finished with a vanilla buttercream frosting, creating a classic combination of creamy sweetness over tender cake. This sheet cake has a fine balance of moisture and structure, making it easy to cut into servings.

This recipe suits occasions requiring a large cake portion, such as gatherings or celebrations. It's straightforward, yet effective, showcasing a classic vanilla flavor in a convenient format.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup butter softened, 8 oz/225 g
  • cups granulated sugar
  • 4 egg at room temperature, large
  • 1 cup whole milk at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups (12 oz/340 g) cake flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 recipe buttercream Vanilla
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