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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two large sheet cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue to beat until fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 5
- 6
Pour and Bake
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared sheet pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 8
Make the Frosting
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix on low speed until combined.
- 9
Add Vanilla and Cream
Add the vanilla extract and heavy cream to the mixture. Beat on high speed until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- 10
Add Food Coloring
If desired, add food coloring to achieve your preferred hue and mix until evenly distributed.
Assembly
- 11
Frost the Cakes
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving platter. Spread a generous amount of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top.
- 12
Finish Frosting
Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting, smoothing it out with a spatula.
- 13
Serve
Slice the cake into squares and serve to your guests. Enjoy your delicious frosted sheet cake!
