Vanilla Sheet Cake

Total time : 4 hours Servings : 11 - 12 Cuisine : Desserts

Ingredients :

• 3 cups (354g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)

• 1 and 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, cubed and softened to room temperature

• 1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract

• 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, at room temperature and divided

• 1/3 cup (80g) sour cream, at room temperature

• 3 large eggs, at room temperature

• Whipped Cream

Instructions :

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Generously grease a 9×13 inch cake pan.Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat the ingredients together on low speed for a few seconds to gently combine. Add the butter, vanilla, and 1/2 cup of milk. Mix on medium speed until the dry ingredients are moistened.

Step 2

Whisk the remaining milk, the sour cream, and eggs together in a medium bowl. With the mixer running on medium speed, add the egg mixture in 3 additions, mixing for about 15 seconds after each addition.

Step 3

Pour and spread batter evenly into prepared pan. Bake for around 32-35 minutes or until the cake is baked through. Begin checking doneness at 28 minutes. To test , insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, it’s done. Allow cake to cool completely in the pan set on a wire rack. Spread whipped cream on cooled cake. And Voila !!!