Description
This recipe makes a delightful and easy-to-prepare vanilla sheet cake with fresh raspberries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- For the frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in fresh raspberries.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- While the cake cools, prepare the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract and milk or cream, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
- Once the cake is completely cool, spread frosting evenly over the top.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Do not overmix the batter, or the cake may become tough.
- Fresh raspberries are recommended, but frozen can be used if thawed and drained of excess liquid.
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: vanilla cake, raspberry cake, sheet cake, dessert, easy cake, fruit cake