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How to Make Yellow Sheet Cake
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Yellow Sheet Cake with Chocolate Frosting

For casual gatherings with family and friends, you can't go wrong with a classic Yellow Sheet Cake complete with a layer of chocolate buttercream frosting.
Course Baking
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 384kcal
Author Michelle Ordever

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1¼ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 tsp real vanilla extract
  • 2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda bicarbonate of soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4 and grease or spray a 9” x 13” pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Using an electric stand or handheld mixer, cream the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until well blended.
  • Add in the eggs and vanilla and mix to combine.


    Adding Vanilla to Cake Batter
  • Slowly mix in the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until just blended.


    Adding Dry Ingredients to Wet Ingredients
  • Slowly mix in milk.
  • Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula.


    Cake Batter in Sheet Pan
  • Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and cool completely before topping with your choice of frosting.
  • Slice and serve immediately, if desired. Enjoy!

    How to Make Yellow Sheet Cake

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 212mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g