Classic Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
A moist and tender chocolate sheet cake topped with a rich and creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for birthdays, gatherings, or any special occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons whole milk
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch sheet pan.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin; this is normal.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared sheet pan.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
While the cake cools, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
Add the powdered sugar gradually, beating well after each addition until the frosting is smooth.
Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons milk until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency.
Once the cake is completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
Cut into 12 squares and serve.