Description
This Vanilla Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a delightful dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The light and fluffy vanilla cake pairs perfectly with the rich and creamy cream cheese frosting, creating a decadent treat that everyone will love.
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 vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk (as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Alternate adding flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream/milk.
- Frost cake: Spread frosting over cooled cake and serve.
Notes
- Decorate with sprinkles, fresh berries, or a dusting of cinnamon if desired.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
