Sheet cake

A sheet cake is a cake baked in a large, flat rectangular pan. It is usually frosted and may be decorated with icing, sprinkles, or other toppings. A sheet cake is a simple type of cake that is often served at parties, potlucks, and other large gatherings.

The history of sheet cake recipes is unclear, but it is likely that they originated in the United States in the early 1900s. Sheet cakes became popular because they were easy to make and transport. They were also less expensive than traditional cakes, which made them a good choice for budget-conscious bakers.

Sheet cakes come in a variety of flavors, but the most popular is chocolate. Other popular flavors include vanilla, strawberry, and lemon. Sheet cakes can be made with or without frosting, but most people prefer them with frosting.

Advice

Making sheet cake can be a fun and easy process! First, prepare your ingredients. Make sure you have all the necessary ingredients before you start - this can save you time and energy. Next, preheat your oven and grease your sheet pan. When it comes to baking, preparation is key. Once the pan is prepped, mix the ingredients together in a bowl and pour the batter into the prepared pan. Finally, bake the cake until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted. Allow the cake to cool completely before cutting and serving. To ensure success, make sure to follow a recipe closely and measure ingredients accurately.

Questions

What is the difference between sheet cake and cake?

Sheet cake is a large, rectangular-shaped cake, usually baked in a jelly roll pan. It is typically served in large slices and is popular at potlucks, picnics, and other special occasions. Cake, on the other hand, is a round or square-shaped cake that can be layered or single-tiered and is often decorated with frosting or fondant.

What is considered a sheet cake?

A sheet cake is a type of cake baked in a large, flat rectangular pan. It has a density similar to a regular cake and may be frosted or decorated with various toppings. Sheet cakes are typically served in small slices and are a popular choice for large gatherings and parties.

How big is a full sheet cake?

A full sheet cake typically measures 12 inches by 18 inches and serves up to 100 people.

Why do they call it Texas sheet cake?

It is believed that Texas sheet cake got its name because it is a large cake that is usually baked in a sheet pan, making it a popular choice for large gatherings in Texas.

How big is a 1 2 sheet cake?

A 1/2 sheet cake typically measures 12 inches by 16 inches and will usually serve 24-30 people.

How many people does a full sheet cake serve?

A full sheet cake typically serves between 48 and 96 people, depending on the size of the slices.

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Recipes

 

Lemon Sheet Cake With Buttercream Frosting

4/5 - 1960 votes

• CAKE
• butter
• salt
• milk
• baking powder
• lemon juice
• sugar
• all purpose flour
• baking soda
• lemon zest
• egg
• BUTTERCREAM
• lemon zest
• salt
• confectioners sugar
• butter
• lemon juice

 

Yellow Sheet Cake With Chocolate Frosting

4/5 - 1409 votes

• CAKE
• nonstick spray
• vanilla extract
• baking powder
• all purpose flour
• sugar
• baking soda
• salt
• eggs large egg yolk
• butter
• milk
• FROSTING
• sprinkle
• vanilla extract
• sour cream
• cocoa powder
• salt
• bittersweet chocolate
• confectioners sugar
• butter

 

Chocolate Sheet Cake

4.5/5 - 237 votes

• powdered sugar
• baking soda
• vanilla extract
• buttermilk
• pecan
• butter
• salt
• all purpose flour
• sugar
• egg
• cocoa powder
• milk

 

The BEST Texas Sheet Cake

4.89/5 - 397 votes

• water
• baking soda
• vanilla extract
• butter
• sour cream
• salt
• all purpose flour
• sugar
• egg
• cocoa powder
• powdered sugar
• milk

 

Lemon Sheet Cake With Raspberry Whipped Cream

4/5 - 942 votes

• FROSTING
• lemon zest
• heavy cream
• raspberry
• sugar
• CAKE
• nonstick spray
• baking powder
• salt
• buttermilk
• butter
• vegetable oil
• sugar
• lemon
• all purpose flour
• egg

 

Apple Sheet Cake With Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

4/5 - 925 votes

• CAKE
• butter
• baking powder
• baking soda
• cardamom
• ginger
• clove
• all purpose flour
• applesauce
• cinnamon
• egg
• oil
• light brown sugar
• salt
• FROSTING
• confectioners sugar
• cinnamon
• butter
• cream cheese

 

Pumpkin Sheet Cake With Molasses Cream-Cheese Frosting

4/5 - 728 votes

• FROSTING
• molasses
• lemon juice
• cream cheese
• vanilla extract
• butter
• salt
• powdered sugar
• CAKE
• baking powder
• baking soda
• pumpkin
• light brown sugar
• butter
• grapeseed
• nutmeg
• clove
• all purpose flour
• cinnamon
• ginger
• vanilla extract
• egg
• salt

 

Texas Sheet Cake

4/5 - 633 votes

• CAKE
• butter
• hot coffee
• baking soda
• vanilla extract
• sour cream
• salt
• cocoa powder
• all purpose flour
• pecan
• sugar
• egg
• ICING
• vanilla extract
• cocoa powder
• milk
• confectioners sugar
• butter

 

One Bowl Chocolate Sheet Cake with Milk Chocolate Fudge Frosting

4.36/5 - 198 votes

• cocoa powder
• salt
• all purpose flour
• sugar
• powdered sugar
• baking powder
• baking soda
• canola oil
• sweet chocolate chip
• greek yogurt
• vanilla extract
• egg
• butter
• heavy cream
• buttermilk
• hot black coffee
• milk chocolate

 

Texas Sheet Cake With Chocolate Buttermilk Frosting

4.5/5 - 97 votes

• water
• baking soda
• vanilla extract
• buttermilk
• butter
• salt
• sugar
• all purpose flour
• egg
• cocoa powder
• confectioners sugar

 

Easy Sheet Cake with Chocolate-Cream Cheese Frosting

4.3/5 - 106 votes

• sprinkle
• baking powder
• vanilla extract
• buttermilk
• baking soda
• butter
• salt
• cocoa powder
• sugar
• powdered sugar
• vegetable oil
• eggs large egg yolk
• all purpose flour
• cream cheese

 

Cinnamon Apple Sheet Cake

4/5 - 286 votes

• nonstick spray
• butter
• sugar
• light
• sour cream
• cinnamon
• confectioners sugar
• vanilla extract
• all purpose flour
• apple
• baking powder
• salt
• egg

 

Gingerbread Sheet Cake With Whipped Chocolate Ganache

4/5 - 240 votes

• WHIPPED CHOCOLATE GANACHE
• crystallized ginger
• chocolate
• heavy cream
• vanilla extract
• salt
• butter
• bittersweet chocolate bar
• GINGERBREAD CAKE
• nonstick spray
• buttermilk
• baking powder
• sugar
• salt
• grapeseed
• butter
• baking soda
• clove
• ginger
• ginger
• cinnamon
• all purpose flour
• egg
• molasses

 

Chocolate Birthday Sheet Cake

3.7/5 - 123 votes

• sugar
• coffee
• buttermilk
• baking powder
• baking soda
• butter
• salt
• vegetable oil
• all purpose flour
• vanilla extract
• light brown sugar
• cocoa powder
• egg
• heavy cream
• bittersweet chocolate

 

Fudge Frosted Chocolate Olive Oil Sheet Cake

4.7/5 - 60 votes

• vanilla extract
• baking soda
• salt
• all purpose flour
• almond flour
• olive oil
• heavy cream
• milk
• sweet chocolate chip
• maple syrup
• sour cream
• cocoa powder
• honey
• butter
• egg
• coffee
• dark chocolate

 

Almond Sheet Cake

4.94/5 - 72 votes

• water
• almond extract
• baking soda
• butter
• sour cream
• salt
• all purpose flour
• sugar
• egg
• powdered sugar
• milk
• berry

 

Chocolate Sheet Cake with Vanilla Bean Frosting

4.8/5 - 26 votes

• salt
• semi sweet chocolate chip
• baking soda
• vanilla extract
• vanilla bean
• buttermilk
• salt
• all purpose flour
• sugar
• milk
• egg
• butter
• butter
• powdered sugar
• cocoa powder

 

Magic Gooey Chocolate Meringue Texas Sheet Cake.

4.61/5 - 33 votes

• coffee
• butter
• baking soda
• vanilla extract
• cocoa powder
• white vinegar
• sugar
• dark chocolate
• greek yogurt
• salt
• all purpose flour
• egg
• sweetened condensed milk
• corn starch
• sugar
• dark chocolate
• egg white
• powdered sugar

 

Texas Sheet Cake

4.75/5 - 39 votes

• brown sugar
• sugar
• butter
• water
• baking soda
• vanilla extract
• butter
• salt
• cocoa powder
• all purpose flour
• egg
• powdered sugar
• sour cream

 

Parsnip Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting and Ginger

4/5 - 68 votes

• CAKE
• nutmeg
• butter
• all purpose flour
• walnut
• baking powder
• cardamom
• clove
• salt
• cinnamon
• ginger
• vanilla extract
• parsnip
• egg
• walnut oil
• raisin
• sugar
• light brown sugar
• baking soda
• FROSTING
• confectioners sugar
• vanilla extract
• crystallized ginger
• butter
• maple syrup
• cream cheese

 

Airline Cookie Sheet Cake

4.7/5 - 17 votes

• brown gel coloring
• nonstick spray
• coconut
• buttermilk
• powdered sugar
• vanilla extract
• sugar
• baking powder
• baking soda
• canola oil
• speculoos spread
• salt
• egg
• butter
• all purpose flour

 

The Most Amazing Texas Sheet Cake

4.89/5 - 17 votes

• pecan
• water
• salt
• vanilla extract
• butter
• buttermilk
• cocoa powder
• vegetable oil
• all purpose flour
• sugar
• baking soda
• egg
• powdered sugar

 

Gingerbread Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

5/5 - 7 votes

• ginger
• baking powder
• chinese 5-spice powder
• salt
• clove
• nutmeg
• black pepper
• cinnamon
• wheat flour
• molasses
• egg
• baking soda
• all purpose flour
• cultured buttermilk
• light brown sugar
• butter
• To Serve
• batch

 

Strawberry Sheet Cake with Lemon Frosting

5/5 - 7 votes

• buttermilk
• butter
• vanilla extract
• heavy cream
• baking soda
• salt
• sugar
• strawberry jello gelatin powder
• egg
• cake flour
• strawberry
• sugar
• lemon juice
• cream cheese

 

Dr Pepper sheet cake

5/5 - 7 votes

• dr pepper spiced pecan
• powdered sugar
• vanilla
• baking soda
• cinnamon
• vanilla extract
• butter
• pecan
• buttermilk
• dr pepper spiced pecan
• salt
• cocoa
• dr pepper
• all purpose flour
• sugar
• egg
• butter
• butter
• milk
• clove
• salt

 

Lemon Sheet Cake with Glaze

5/5 - 7 votes

• butter
• baking soda
• sugar
• lemon juice
• sour cream
• salt
• water
• all purpose flour
• lemon zest
• egg
• lemon juice
• powdered sugar
• lemon
• raspberry

 

Lemon Sheet Cake with Blueberries and Mascarpone

5/5 - 6 votes

• blueberry
• baking powder
• butter flour
• salt
• lemon extract
• sugar
• milk
• olive oil
• confectioner' sugar
• lemon juice
• mascarpone cheese
• vanilla extract
• all purpose flour
• egg
• mascarpone cheese
• lemon zest
• lemon zest
• mint

 

Chocolate Sheet Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting

5/5 - 4 votes

• vanilla extract
• butter
• water
• baking soda
• butter
• walnut
• peanut butter
• milk
• salt
• vanilla extract
• all purpose flour
• sugar
• egg
• cocoa powder
• sour cream
• powdered sugar

 

Yellow Sheet Cake with Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting

3.9/5 - 10 votes

• cooking spray
• buttermilk
• baking soda
• sugar
• baking powder
• salt
• vanilla extract
• vanilla bean
• light brown sugar
• vegetable oil
• semisweet chocolate
• light corn syrup
• sour cream
• egg
• powdered sugar
• all purpose flour
• butter
• egg yolk

 

Chocolate Sheet Cake With Crème Fraîche Frosting

3.6/5 - 14 votes

• coffee
• buttermilk
• vanilla extract
• baking powder
• baking soda
• cream cheese
• butter
• vegetable oil
• salt
• all purpose flour
• light brown sugar
• cocoa powder
• powdered sugar
• egg
• butter
• crème fraîche
• bittersweet chocolate

 

Pineapple Sheet Cake

5/5 - 4 votes

• sugar
• baking soda
• vanilla extract
• pineapple
• vegetable oil
• butter
• pecan
• salt
• all purpose flour
• egg
• evaporated milk
• sweetened coconut
• salt

 

White Texas Sheet Cake

4.67/5 - 15 votes

• butter
• butter
• water
• vanilla
• vanilla extract
• baking soda
• sour cream
• sour cream
• salt
• salt
• sugar
• all purpose flour
• egg
• powdered sugar

 

Fresh Strawberry Sheet Cake

5/5 - 4 votes

• butter
• lemon juice
• vanilla extract
• sugar
• sour cream
• butter
• vegetable oil
• baking soda
• baking powder
• all purpose flour
• powdered sugar
• egg
• strawberrry
• strawberry reduction

 

Pumpkin Spice Sheet Cake

5/5 - 3 votes

• canola oil
• baking soda
• pumpkin puree
• sugar
• butter
• clove
• salt
• all purpose flour
• baking powder
• cinnamon
• vanilla extract
• cream cheese
• egg
• confectioners sugar

 

Old Fashioned Blood Orange Sheet Cake

4/5 - 6 votes

• buttermilk
• baking soda
• baking powder
• sugar
• brown sugar
• blood orange zest
• bourbon
• orange juice
• butter
• butter
• orange bitter
• almond extract
• all purpose flour
• egg
• blood orange
• salt

 

Texas Sheet Cake

5/5 - 3 votes

• water
• pecan
• butter
• baking soda
• coffee
• vanilla extract
• sugar
• brown sugar
• heavy cream
• butter
• sour cream
• salt
• all purpose flour
• egg
• powdered sugar
• cocoa powder

 

Carrot Sheet Cake

5/5 - 3 votes

• sugar
• baking soda
• vanilla
• pkg
• salt
• butter
• allspice
• all purpose flour
• baking powder
• cinnamon
• vanilla extract
• powdered sugar
• brown sugar
• butter
• vegetable oil
• carrot
• egg
• add
• salt

 

Chocolate Sheet Cake with Coconut Frosting

5/5 - 2 votes

• coconut flake
• onebowl chocolate cake batter
• coconut extract
• tartar cream
• salt
• vanilla extract
• egg white
• water
• sugar

 

Almond Sheet Cake

4.8/5 - 5 votes

• butter
• water
• almond extract
• baking soda
• almond extract
• butter
• sour cream
• milk
• all purpose flour
• sugar
• egg
• powdered sugar
• strawberry

 

Chocolate Cherry Sheet Cake with Fudge Frosting

4.8/5 - 5 votes

• cherry pie filling
• sugar
• deviland# cake
• sour cream
• milk
• salt
• vanilla
• egg
• chocolate chip
• butter
• dark chocolate chip
• maraschino cherry

 

Peanut Butter Sheet Cake

5/5 - 2 votes

• brown sugar
• sugar
• water
• vanilla
• baking soda
• salt
• peanut butter
• peanut butter
• all purpose flour
• egg
• powdered sugar
• butter
• buttermilk
• chocolate

 

Strawberry sheet cake

5/5 - 2 votes

• baking soda
• vanilla extract
• butter
• buttermilk
• strawberry
• strawberry
• lime zest
• all purpose flour
• sugar
• lime juice
• egg
• butter
• powdered sugar
• cream cheese

 

Ruby red grapefruit and pecan sheet cake

5/5 - 2 votes

• pecan
• baking soda
• vanilla extract
• buttermilk
• water
• cinnamon
• salt
• butter
• all purpose flour
• sugar
• ruby red grapefruit juice
• ruby red grapefruit zest
• egg
• confectioners sugar
• butter
• cream cheese

 

Skinny Texas Sheet Cake

5/5 - 1 votes

• all purpose white flour
• water
• wheat flour
• baking soda
• vanilla extract
• sugar
• butter
• applesauce
• salt
• cocoa powder
• egg
• greek yogurt
• powdered sugar
• milk

 

Coconut Almond Sheet Cake

5/5 - 1 votes

• vinegar
• baking soda
• coconut oil
• almond breeze almondmilk coconutmilk
• salt
• salt
• coconut extract
• all purpose flour
• sugar
• almond extract
• powdered sugar
• strawberry

 

Texas Sheet Cake

4.67/5 - 3 votes

• pecan
• water
• vanilla extract
• baking soda
• sugar
• vanilla extract
• brown sugar
• sour cream
• cocoa powder
• buttermilk
• cocoa powder
• all purpose flour
• egg
• powdered sugar
• salt
• butter
• butter

 

Texas sheet cake

5/5 - 1 votes

• pecan
• water
• powdered sugar
• ancho chile
• baking soda
• cinnamon
• vanilla extract
• butter
• buttermilk
• cocoa
• all purpose flour
• sugar
• egg
• butter
• milk
• salt

 

Caramel Apple Sheet Cake

5/5 - 1 votes

• water
• confectioners sugar
• baking soda
• cinnamon
• vanilla
• brown sugar
• brown sugar
• sour cream
• salt
• all purpose flour
• apple
• butter
• egg
• milk

 

Pumpkin Sheet Cake With Toasted Marshmallows

3.3/5 - 3 votes

• baking soda
• salt
• marshmallow
• pumpkin
• olive oil
• milk greek yogurt
• baking powder
• light brown sugar
• cinnamon
• ginger
• all purpose flour
• egg

 

Texas Sheet Cake

4/5 - 1 votes

• coffee
• vanilla
• baking soda
• butter
• sour cream
• salt
• coffee granule
• all purpose flour
• sugar
• cocoa
• egg
• confectioners sugar
• milk

 

AMAZING Texas Sheet Cake

No Rating - 0 votes

• pecan
• water
• baking soda
• vanilla
• vanilla extract
• salt
• butter
• buttermilk
• milk
• vegetable shortening
• salt
• all purpose flour
• sugar
• egg
• powdered sugar
• cocoa powder

 

Cherry Chocolate Sheet Cake

No Rating - 0 votes

• cherry pie filling
• sugar
• vanilla extract
• deviland#x27 cake
• milk
• egg
• butter
• chocolate chip

 

White Chocolate-Macadamia Nut Sheet Cake Recipe

No Rating - 0 votes

• Cake
• cooking spray
• caramel
• vanilla extract
• baking soda
• salt
• buttermilk
• macadamia nut
• light brown sugar
• baking powder
• butter
• all purpose flour
• egg
• white chocolate chip
• cake
• Salted Caramel Drizzle
• sugar
• light corn syrup
• water
• salt
• heavy cream

 

Coconut Sheet Cake

No Rating - 0 votes

• butter
• water
• baking soda
• coconut extract
• butter
• sour cream
• salt
• vanilla extract
• milk
• all purpose flour
• sugar
• sweetened coconut
• egg
• confectionerand# sugar

 

Basic Sheet Cake

No Rating - 0 votes

• powdered sugar
• sugar
• cake flour
• dark rum
• egg
• butter

 

Pumpkin Pie Sheet Cake

No Rating - 0 votes

• pumpkin puree
• salt
• yellow cake
• egg
• sugar
• butter
• evaporated milk
• cinnamon
• pumpkin pie spice
• egg

 

Chocolate Sheet Cake

No Rating - 0 votes

• baking soda
• butter
• salt
• milk
• sugar
• cocoa powder
• cocoa powder
• vanilla extract
• egg
• all purpose flour
• water
• pecan
• powdered sugar

 

Chocolate Peanut Butter Sheet Cake

No Rating - 0 votes

• butter
• water
• baking soda
• vanilla
• sour cream
• salt
• milk
• cocoa powder
• all purpose flour
• sugar
• powdered sugar
• peanut butter
• butter

 

White Texas Sheet Cake

No Rating - 0 votes

• butter
• water
• baking soda
• salt
• butter
• sour cream
• almond extract
• milk
• all purpose flour
• sugar
• egg
• confectioners sugar

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strawberry summer sheet cake

No Rating - 0 votes

• egg
• egg yolk
• sugar
• freshest
• vanilla extract
• all purpose flour
• baking powder
• milk
• salt
• butter

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