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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Frosting
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 1/4 sheet cake pan by greasing it with butter or lining it with parchment paper.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a separate bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter until smooth. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue to beat until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
- 5
- 6
Pour Batter into Pan
Pour the batter into the prepared 1/4 sheet cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- 7
Bake the Cake
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool the Cake
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 9
Mix Frosting Ingredients
In a medium bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
- 10
Add Vanilla and Milk
Stir in the vanilla extract and milk until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency.
- 11
Frost the Cake
Once the cake has completely cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top using a spatula.
- 12
Cut and Serve
Cut the cake into 15-20 even pieces and serve.
