Description
A soft and fluffy vanilla sheet cake topped with light, airy whipped buttercream frosting, perfect for sharing and any special occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch sheet pan.
- Cream softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, mixing until smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely.
- For frosting, beat butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar.
- Add heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt, whipping until light and fluffy.
- Spread frosting evenly over cooled cake and slice to serve.
Notes
- Avoid overbaking to keep the cake moist.
- Add sprinkles or fruit filling for variation.
- Use almond extract for a different flavor profile.
- Chill frosting slightly for easier spreading if needed.
- Store covered to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
