Vanilla Sheet Cake

Name: Vanilla Sheet Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature); 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 4 large eggs (room temperature); 3 cups cake flour (measured properly*); 1 tablespoon baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup whole milk (room temperature); 4 cups confectioner's sugar; 1/3 cup heavy cream; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:20min

Topped with my favorite whipped buttercream frosting, this recipe can be made in two different sheet pan sizes! It makes the perfect classic birthday cake.

Updated at: Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:52:15 GMT