4.7 from 33 votes
Vanilla Sheet Cake Recipe
This vanilla sheet cake is my go-to cake for any party. It's super simple to make with just 10 ingredients and it tastes absolutely delicious.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 15 slices
Calories: 553 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 cup milk
- 2 egg whites
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted (2 sticks)
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
For the Vanilla Buttercream
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature (2 sticks)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- Rainbow sprinkles optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12x17-inch XL baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray the sides with nonstick spray.
- Add the milk, egg whites, eggs, butter, sour cream, and vanilla extract to a medium-sized bowl and stir to combine.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda together.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir just until combined.
- Pour the batter into the baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center of the cake.
- While the cake is baking, make the frosting. Using a hand mixer, beat the butter until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla and mix again until combined
- Add a cup of powdered sugar at a time and mix after each addition until smooth. Wait to frost the cake until it has fully cooled.
- Sprinkle some sprinkles on top of the cake before the frosting dries, if desired, then slice and serve.
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Notes
- Storage: Store vanilla sheet cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1slice
Calories
553kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
76g
(25%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
94mg
(4%)
Potassium
78mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
59g
(118%)
Vitamin A
843IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
0.03mg
(0%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 553
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 553kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 76g | 25% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 94mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 78mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 59g | 118% |
| Vitamin A | 843IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.