Vanilla Texas Sheet Cake W Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the timeless charm of a Vanilla Texas Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting—a buttery, moist cake baked to golden perfection and generously slathered with a luscious, tangy-sweet cream cheese frosting. This streamlined sheet cake uses pantry staples like sour cream and pure vanilla extract to create a velvety batter that bakes in under 20 minutes, making it perfect for parties, potlucks, or any occasion that calls for an effortlessly elegant dessert. The silky cream cheese frosting, made with just the right hint of vanilla, complements the light and fluffy crumb, taking each bite to a new level of decadence. Easy to slice and serve, this crowd-pleasing dessert is as beautiful as it is delicious! Ideal for vanilla cake lovers and a must-try recipe for any fan of Texas sheet cakes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons milk (optional, for frosting consistency)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 13x18-inch baking sheet or a jelly roll pan.
In a medium saucepan, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat. Once melted, add 1 cup of water and stir. Allow the mixture to come to a gentle boil, then remove from heat.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of granulated sugar, 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt until combined.
Gradually pour the warm butter mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth.
In a separate bowl, lightly beat 2 large eggs. Add the eggs, 0.5 cup of sour cream, and 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract to the batter. Stir until well combined and the batter is smooth and creamy.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking sheet and spread it out using a spatula.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan.
To make the cream cheese frosting, beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese and 0.5 cup of softened unsalted butter together in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add 4 cups of powdered sugar, beating well after each addition. Add 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract and mix until combined.
If the frosting is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk to achieve the desired consistency.
Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the surface of the cake using an offset spatula.
Cut the cake into squares or rectangles and serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5632 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 306.1 g | 392% | |
| Saturated Fat | 181.6 g | 908% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1167 mg | 389% | |
| Sodium | 3075 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 691.8 g | 252% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 487.8 g | ||
| Protein | 57.4 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 568 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 805 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
