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Vanilla Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Vanilla Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the deliciousness of this Vanilla Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. Soft and moist vanilla cake topped with a rich and creamy frosting, a perfect dessert for any occasion.


Ingredients

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Cake:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk, room temperature

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. Prepare the cake batter: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream butter and sugar, add eggs one at a time, mix in vanilla. Alternate adding flour mixture and milk, then pour batter into pan.
  3. Bake the cake: Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool cake in the pan on a wire rack.
  4. Make the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, add powdered sugar gradually, mix in vanilla and salt.
  5. Frost the cake: Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
  6. Serve: Slice and enjoy!

Notes

  • Decorate with sprinkles for a fun touch!
  • Store any leftover cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 45g
  • Sodium: 230mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 72g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 115mg