Description
Elevate your celebrations with this Vanilla Birthday Sheet Cake. It features a delightful blend of flavors, easy preparation, and a sprinkle of joy that’s perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 540 grams all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 2 Tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 113 grams salted butter, room temperature
- 240 mL canola oil
- 600 grams granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 340 grams sour cream, room temperature
- 2 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 360 mL milk, room temperature
- 150 grams jimmy or confetti rainbow sprinkles
- 6 large egg yolks, room temperature
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
- 60 grams cornstarch
- 480 mL milk
- 84 grams salted butter, softened
- 1 Tbsp vanilla bean paste
- 8 large egg whites, room temperature
- 400 grams granulated sugar
- 454 grams unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 Tbsp vanilla bean paste, or extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F/177C and grease two 13×18" sheet pans (can do one at a time).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
- In a large bowl, combine the room temperature butter, oil, and granulated sugar. Use an electric mixer with the whisk attachment to beat them for 2 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on medium speed until each is fully incorporated. Then add the sour cream and vanilla extract, beating just until combined.
- Mix half of the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, then pour in the milk. Follow with the remaining dry mixture and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the sprinkles and ensure to scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl before spreading the batter into the pans.
- Evenly distribute the batter among the two pans (about 44oz in each) and bake for 20-25 minutes. The cakes are done when they spring back upon gentle pressing in the center.
- Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.
Notes
Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
For best texture, avoid over-mixing after adding the flour.
Feel free to substitute sprinkles with your favorite mix-ins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg