Vanilla Sheet Cake Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups whole milk, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature Instructions
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking tray
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In another small bowl, combine the milk and vanilla extract.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar, butter, and oil until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the milk mixture to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking tray and smooth the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.