Lemon Vanilla Sheet Cake
This Lemon Vanilla Sheet Cake is a simple, fluffy cake bursting with the bright zest of lemons and sweetened with a hint of vanilla. It's perfect for any occasion, bringing comfort and joy with each bite.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2-3 tablespoons milk (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9x13 inch sheet cake pan with butter and lightly dust it with flour.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the softened butter to the flour mixture and mix until crumbly.
- Incorporate the eggs, milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and gently shake to eliminate air bubbles.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cake cools, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
- Once cooled, pour the icing over the cake and spread evenly.
Notes
Use fresh lemons for best flavor. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing. Don't overmix the batter.