1/2 Sheet Cake Recipe

Cake Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 1/2 sheet cake pan by greasing it lightly with butter or cooking spray.

2. 2

   Mix Dry Ingredients

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Set aside.

3. 3

   Cream Butter and Sugar

   In another bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue to beat until combined.

4. 4

   Add Eggs and Vanilla

   Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract until well blended.

5. 5

   Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the whole milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

6. 6

   Pour Batter into Pan

   Pour the prepared batter into the greased 1/2 sheet cake pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

7. 7

   Bake the Cake

   Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

8. 8

   Cool the Cake

   Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.