1/4 Sheet Cake Recipe
Make 1/4 Sheet Cake Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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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) to ensure it's ready for baking.
- 2
Prepare the Baking Pan
Grease a 1/4 sheet cake pan with butter or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- 3
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until fully combined.
- 4
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a separate bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy using a mixer.
- 5
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Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool the Cake
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 9
Beat the Butter
In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy using a mixer.
- 10
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Incorporate Cream and Vanilla
Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract to the mixture and beat until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- 12
Frost the Cake
Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cake using a spatula.
- 13
Serve
Slice the cake into squares and serve. Enjoy your delicious 1/4 sheet cake!





