Best 11 White Sheet Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the classic charm of a White Sheet Cake, a timeless dessert that embodies simplicity and deliciousness. This versatile cake serves as a blank canvas for your culinary creativity, inviting you to adorn it with your favorite frostings, fillings, and decorations. Whether you prefer a traditional vanilla frosting, a rich chocolate ganache, or a burst of fruity flavors, the White Sheet Cake provides the perfect foundation to showcase your unique style. With its moist and tender crumb, this cake is a crowd-pleaser that will leave your guests craving for more. Dive into this collection of White Sheet Cake recipes, each offering a slightly different twist on this beloved dessert. From classic variations to modern interpretations, these recipes will guide you through the process of creating a stunning and memorable cake that will be the centerpiece of any occasion.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

WHITE TEXAS SHEET CAKE



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This cake gets better the longer it sits, so I try to make it a day ahead. My mother-in-law introduced this deliciously rich sheet cake to me. With its creamy frosting and light almond flavor, no one can stop at just one piece! -Joanie Ward, Brownsburg, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup water
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon almond extract
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup 2% milk
4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Grease a 15x10x1-in. baking pan., In a large bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients. In a small saucepan, combine butter and water; bring just to a boil. Stir into flour mixture. In a small bowl, whisk eggs, sour cream and extract until blended; add to flour mixture, whisking constantly., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 18-22 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 20 minutes. , For frosting, combine butter and milk in a large saucepan; bring just to a boil. Remove from heat; gradually stir in confectioners' sugar and extract. Stir in walnuts. Spread over warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

WHITE SHEET CAKE



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This basic white sheet cake recipe, from the "Martha Stewart Baking Handbook," is the perfect foundation for many different kinds of desserts, such as a Festive Flag Cake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes one 12-by-18-inch sheet cake

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for baking sheet
3 cups cake flour (not self-rising), plus more for baking sheet
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup milk
8 egg whites

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 12-by-18-by-1-inch rimmed baking sheet, tapping out any excess flour; set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes, scraping down sides of the bowl as needed. Beat in vanilla. With mixer on low speed, add flour mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk and beginning and ending with the flour; beat until just combined. Transfer mixture to a large bowl; set aside.
  • In the clean bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat egg whites on low speed until foamy. With mixer running, gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar; beat on high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 4 minutes. Do not overbeat. Gently fold a third of the egg-white mixture into the butter-flour mixture until combined. Gently fold in remaining egg-white mixture.
  • Transfer batter to prepared baking sheet and smooth batter evenly with a spatula or back of a spoon. Transfer to oven and bake until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool 10 minutes. Invert cake onto rack, then reinvert and let cool completely.

WHITE TEXAS BUTTERMILK SHEET CAKE



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Make and share this White Texas Buttermilk Sheet Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 2/3 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup vegetable oil or 1/2 cup canola oil
1 cup water
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon (can use more if desired)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups sifted powdered sugar (icing)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease a 17" x 11" baking sheet.
  • In a bowl mix together the flour and sugar.
  • In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup butter, oil and water; bring to a boil, then pour over flour mixture; beat thoroughly.
  • Beat in eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, baking soda and buttermilk.
  • Pour into prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes or until cake tests done.
  • For frosting;: Cream together 1/2 cup butter, 1 tsp vanilla and the cream cheese; beat in icing sugar, adding more, if necessary to reach the desired consistency.
  • Beat until light and fluffy.
  • Spread over warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.7, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 55.8, Sodium 228.8, Carbohydrate 45.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 32.6, Protein 3.4

WHITE CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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Serving a crowd? Try a white chocolate cake slathered with a dreamy white chocolate frosting.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 oz white chocolate baking bars or squares, chopped
2 tablespoons whipping cream
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
3 oz white chocolate baking bars or squares, chopped
3 tablespoons whipping cream
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan.) Spray bottom and sides of 15x10x1-inch pan with baking spray with flour.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave 3 oz white chocolate and 2 tablespoons cream uncovered on High 1 minute, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth. Cool 10 to 15 minutes.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, sour cream, oil, eggs and chocolate mixture with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 21 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave 3 oz white chocolate and 3 tablespoons cream uncovered on High 1 minute, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth. Cool 10 to 15 minutes.
  • In medium bowl, beat butter and 2 cups of the powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Add white chocolate mixture; blend well. Add remaining powdered sugar; beat until smooth. Spread frosting over cake; sprinkle with pecans. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 27 g, TransFat 0 g

WHITE TEXAS SHEET CAKE



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This made-from-scratch cake is the vanilla rendition of the original Classic Texas Sheet Cake and gives the chocolate version a run for its money.

Provided by By Annalise Sandberg

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup butter
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup milk
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, baking soda and salt. In separate bowl, beat eggs, sour cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla with whisk.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat 1 cup butter and water to boiling. Add to flour mixture; stir until combined. Stir in egg mixture. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until edges are golden and center springs back when gently touched.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat 1/2 cup butter and the milk to boiling. Remove from heat; add powdered sugar in a few additions, stirring until smooth. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla and the chopped walnuts. Pour over warm cake. Cool completely before cutting, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 37 g, TransFat 1/2 g

WHITE TEXAS SHEET CAKE



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Moist white cake topped with a fluffy vanilla frosting and sprinkles make this White Texas Sheet Cake a dessert that everyone loves!

Provided by Camille

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter (softened)
1 cup water
2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (softened)
1/4 cup butter (softened)
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup sprinkles - optional topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Place one cup butter and water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Remove saucepan from heat and stir in flour, sugar, eggs, sour cream, almond extract, salt, and baking soda until smooth.
  • Pour batter into a baking sheet (18 x 13 x 1-inch) sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Bake for 20-22 minutes or until cake is golden brown. Let cool for 20-30 minutes.
  • For the frosting, cream together cream cheese, butter and vanilla together.
  • Add powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
  • Top with sprinkles, if desired.

BASIC WHITE SHEET CAKE



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Our classic white sheet cake is the tried-and-true foundation for a traditional birthday cake. The cake ingredients are enough to make one layer; you will need two to assemble the cake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes one 12-by-17-inch layer

Number Of Ingredients 10

18 tablespoons (2 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan and wire rack
4 1/2 cups sifted cake flour (not self-rising), plus more for pan
2 tablespoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon table salt
2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
7 large egg whites
White Confectioners' Sugar Icing
6 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 17-by-12-by-1-inch rimmed sheet pan. Line bottom with parchment, butter parchment, and dust pan with flour, tapping out any excess; set aside.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt into a medium bowl, and set aside. Beat the butter in the bowl of an electric mixture fitted with the paddle attachment until it is creamy. Add the sugar to the butter in a steady stream, and continue beating until the butter is light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Reduce speed to low, and add dry ingredients alternately with the milk and vanilla in three additions, starting and finishing with the dry ingredients; be careful not to overmix. Set batter aside.
  • In a medium metal bowl or clean bowl of an electric mixer, whisk egg whites just until stiff peaks form. Fold one-third of the egg whites into the batter until combined. Fold in remaining whites in two batches. Pour batter into prepared pan, and smooth top with a metal spatula. Bake until a tester inserted near the center comes out clean and the cake springs back when pressed lightly in the center, about 30 minutes. Let pan cool 15 minutes on a wire rack before unmolding. Loosen the sides with a small metal spatula or paring knife, and invert onto greased wire rack. To prevent the layer from splitting, invert again so that the top is up. Cool completely before assembling cake or wrapping airtight to freeze cake for later. While this layer cools, repeat steps with a second batch of ingredients for a second cake layer.
  • To assemble, trim tops of each layer so they are flat. Place one layer of cake on serving platter. Set aside, covered, 1 cup of the icing for coloring. Spread top of cake layer with 1/4-inch layer of the icing, and cover with second cake layer. Frost cake, using remaining icing. Chill cake.
  • Place chocolate in a heat-proof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water. Stir, using a plastic spatula, until melted. Remove bowl from heat, and set aside to cool for about 15 minutes, until no longer warm but still liquid. Roll a parchment triangle into a tight cone. Fill halfway with melted chocolate. Roll down the top of the cone like you are rolling a tube of toothpaste. Avoid overfilling, because it will be harder to pipe decorations. Remove cake from refrigerator; using sharp kitchen shears, cut a very small hole in tip of filled cone. Pipe desired decoration with chocolate; set aside for 10 minutes to set. Color remaining cup of icing, if desired; pipe designs on cake.

MAKEOVER WHITE TEXAS SHEET CAKE



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This tried and true recipe is absolutely delicious. Nearly 15 years ago, Joanie wrote, "With its creamy frosting and light almond flavor, no one can stop at just one piece!" That certainly is still accurate today. Another reader, Kaye Buckley, from Springfield, Massachusetts loves this recipe and was wondering if we could do a makeover on it. Without being able to see a noticeable difference in flavor, our team cut over 50% of the fat, and more than a third of the calories. Enjoy!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
FROSTING:
1/3 cup reduced-fat butter
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring butter and water just to a boil. Immediately remove from the heat; stir in the flour, sugar, eggs, sour cream, applesauce, salt, baking powder, extract and baking soda until smooth. , Pour into a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes. , For frosting, in a small bowl, beat butter and extract until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Add milk; beat until smooth. Spread over warm cake; sprinkle with walnuts. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 230mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GLUTEN FREE WHITE TEXAS SHEET CAKE



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Make and share this Gluten Free White Texas Sheet Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter
1 cup water
2 cups gluten-free flour, mix
2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup gluten-free sour cream
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons xanthan gum
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup milk
4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375F and lightly grease a 15 x10" jelly roll pan.
  • Bring butter and water up to a boil in a large saucepan, taking care not to scorch.
  • Remove from heat; whisk in remaining cake ingredients until smooth.
  • Pour into prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until cake is golden brown and tests done.
  • Cool for 20 minutes.
  • While cake is baking, bring milk and butter just to the boil in a medium saucepan, taking care not to scorch.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add powdered sugar and almond extract; mix well and spread evenly over slightly cooled cake.

WHITE TEXAS SHEET CAKE



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This cake is good to make a day ahead, and is very popular at pot-lucks.

Provided by Diane Kester

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     White Cake Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter
1 cup water
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon almond extract
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup butter
¼ cup milk
4 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large saucepan, bring 1 cup butter and water to a boil. Remove from heat, and stir in flour, sugar, eggs, sour cream, 1 teaspoon almond extract, salt, and baking soda until smooth. Pour batter into a greased 10x15-inch baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 22 minutes, or until cake is golden brown and tests done. Cool for 20 minutes.
  • Combine 1/2 cup butter and milk in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Mix in sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Stir in pecans. Spread frosting over warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.2 calories, Carbohydrate 48.1 g, Cholesterol 48.3 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 192.8 mg, Sugar 39.1 g

WHITE SHEET CAKE WITH BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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Categories     Cake     Egg     Dessert     Bake

Yield 12-15

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/4 cups butter, softened
2 1/4 cups sugar
7 large egg whites, at room temperature
3 1/2 cups cake flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325. Beat butter and sugar at medium speed until soft and fluffy. Gradually add egg whites, one-third at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift together cake flour and baking powder; gradually add to butter mixture alternately with 1 cup water, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Stir in vanilla. Pour batter into a greased and floured 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake at 325 for 45 to 50 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack (about 1 hour). Remove from pan to a serving platter. Spread top and sides of cake with frosting. VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING 1 cup butter 1/2 cup milk 1 tbsp. vanilla extract 2 (16 oz.) packages powdered sugar Beat butter at medium speed until creamy. Stir together milk and vanilla. Gradually add powdered sugar to butter mixture alternately with milk mixture, beating at low speed just until blended .

Tips:

  • To ensure your white sheet cake rises evenly, make sure all of your ingredients are at room temperature before you start baking.
  • Line your baking pan with parchment paper or grease and flour it well to prevent the cake from sticking.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven to prevent it from sinking in the middle.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it, as this will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

The white sheet cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is simple to make and can be dressed up or down with different frostings and toppings. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced baker, this cake is sure to be a hit. With its moist and fluffy texture, delicate flavor, and versatile frosting options, the white sheet cake is a timeless treat that will continue to be enjoyed for generations to come.

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