This Soft Sheet Vanilla Cake is light, fluffy, and incredibly moist—exactly what you need for birthdays, events, or even selling from your baking business. It bakes evenly in a large tray, making it easy to slice, decorate, and serve a crowd.
The texture is soft yet stable, perfect for frosting, layering, or keeping simple.
Ingredients
250 g all-purpose flour (about 2 cups)
200 g granulated sugar (1 cup)
200 g butter or margarine (room temperature)
4 large eggs (room temperature)
1 cup milk (room temperature)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
Step-by-Step Method 👩🍳
Step 1: Prepare Oven and Pan
Preheat your oven to 170–180°C (340–350°F).
Grease a sheet cake pan (10×14 or 12×16 inch) and line with parchment paper for easy removal.
Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together for 3–5 minutes until light, fluffy, and pale.
👉 This step is key for a soft cake texture.
Step 3: Add Eggs
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
This keeps the batter smooth and prevents curdling.
Step 4: Add Vanilla
Mix in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
Step 5: Prepare Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, mix:
Flour, baking powder, and salt
Whisk well to combine evenly.
Step 6: Combine Wet and Dry
Add dry ingredients to the batter alternately with milk:
Add flour → mix
Add milk → mix
Repeat
Always start and end with flour.
Mix gently and do not overmix.
Step 7: Pour and Level
Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Spread evenly using a spatula and tap the pan lightly to remove air bubbles.
Step 8: Bake
Bake for 25–35 minutes, or until:
Golden on top and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Avoid opening the oven too early.
Step 9: Cool
Let the cake cool completely in the pan before cutting or frosting.
Tips for Best Results ✨
Use room temperature ingredients
Do not overmix after adding flour
Measure ingredients correctly
Use good quality vanilla
Let cake cool before decorating
Serving & Business Ideas 🍽️
Cut into equal squares for selling
Add buttercream or whipped cream frosting
Decorate with sprinkles or fruit
Perfect base for birthday cakes
Can be used for layered sheet cakes
FAQ
Why is my cake dry
Overbaking or too much flour can cause dryness
Can I use oil instead of butter
Yes, but butter gives better flavor
How to store
Room temperature 2–3 days
Fridge up to 5 days
Freeze up to 1 month
Can I double the recipe
Yes, just use a larger tray and adjust baking time
Final Thoughts
This Soft Sheet Vanilla Cake is simple, reliable, and perfect for both home baking and business use. It gives you a soft, fluffy texture every time and works beautifully for decorating or serving plain.
A true go-to recipe you can always depend on!
