Simple Vanilla Sheet Cake
This Simple Vanilla Sheet Cake is a timeless treat that’s as easy to make as it is delightful to eat. Ready in under 45 minutes, it’s a lifesaver for last-minute gatherings or a cozy afternoon indulgence.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (softened) 8 oz/225 g
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar 14 oz/395 g
- 4 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk (at room temperature) 8 fl oz/240 ml
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups cake flour 12 oz/340 g
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 recipe Vanilla Buttercream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and butter and flour a 13 x 18-inch (33 x 46-cm) half-sheet pan. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or in a medium bowl with a handheld electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar together on medium-high speed for 3 minutes, until fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time and scraping down the bowl after each addition. Beat in the milk and vanilla extract.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together, then fold into the butter mixture until evenly mixed.
- Spread evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting with Vanilla Buttercream. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
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