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Classic American Vanilla Sheet Cake

Classic American Vanilla Sheet Cake with Silky Chocolate Buttercream Frosting


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  • Author: Gianna Poulef
  • Total Time: PT50M
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft, fluffy vanilla sheet cake topped with a silky chocolate buttercream frosting.


Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

Pinch of salt

1 cup milk

1/3 cup vegetable oil

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 cups powdered sugar

1/4 cup heavy cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pinch of salt


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare pan.

2. Whisk dry ingredients.

3. Add wet ingredients and mix until smooth.

4. Bake 30–35 minutes.

5. Beat butter and cocoa for frosting.

6. Add powdered sugar and cream.

7. Frost cooled cake.

Notes

– Let cake cool fully before frosting.

– Sift powdered sugar for smooth buttercream.

  • Prep Time: PT15M
  • Cook Time: PT35M
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg