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Easy Christmas Sheet Cake with Festive Holiday Frosting

A soft vanilla sheet cake topped with fluffy festive frosting, perfect for Christmas gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs large
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk
Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp milk or cream
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • 9x13 baking pan
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Offset spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease baking pan.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla, then alternate milk and dry ingredients.
  5. Bake 30–35 minutes and cool completely.
  6. Prepare frosting and decorate cake.

Notes

Customize frosting colors and sprinkles to match your holiday theme.