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The Best Easy Vanilla Sheet Cake Recipe

Easy delicious red white and blue vanilla funfetti sheet cake - perfect for the fourth of July, cookouts, parties, and more!
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: cakes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 4th of july, baking, cakes, dessert, sheet cake
Servings: 15
Calories: 360kcal
Author: Courtney O'Dell

Ingredients

  • For the cake:
  • 2 cups + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter room temp
  • 1 & ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 6 large egg whites room temp
  • ¾ cup whole milk room temp
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream room temp
  • ¾ cup patriotic sprinkles
  • For the frosting:
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • More sprinkles for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with baking spray, set aside. 
  • In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda, set aside.
  • In the body of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the butter with the sugar for 3 minutes until light and fluffy, scrape down the sides as needed.
  • Add the egg whites into the mixer in three batches, mixing them in fully before the next addition, scrape down the sides.
  • Slowly stir in the milk and vanilla until smooth.
  • Add half of the flour mixture and mix in until combined.
  • Mix in half of the sour cream until combined.
  • Repeat with the remaining flour and sour cream.
  • Scrape down the sides and stir in the sprinkles.
  • Pour the batter into the baking dish and smooth out the top.
  • Bake for 35-42 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Place on a wire rack to cool completely.
  • While the cake is cooling, make the frosting by placing the butter into a large bowl with an electric hand mixer and whip until smooth.
  • Slowly add the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time until incorporated.
  • Add the salt, milk, and vanilla, stir it in until combined then whip it on medium-high speed until light and fluffy for 3 minutes.
  • Frost the cake and add more sprinkles if desired, cut and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 158mg | Sugar: 34g