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Buttermilk Sheet Cake
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Buttermilk Sheet Cake

Buttermilk Sheet Cake is a delicious dessert for any occasion. It comes together really quickly and it's one of the best desserts you can make in about 30 minutes!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: almond sheet cake, easy dessert, sheet cake, white sheet cake
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 444kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup butter melted
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk

For the Icing

  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/4 cup of sprinkles optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • Add flour, sugar, baking soda and salt together in a mixing bowl and whisk together.
  • Add melted butter and boiling water and mix to combine.
  • Mix in eggs, vanilla, almond extract and buttermilk.
  • Pour into a well greased 11 x 17 inch sheet pan.
  • Bake for 15- 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool.
  • Mix icing together by combining butter, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla and almond extract. Use an electric mixer to whip the icing if desired.
  • Spread over cooled cake and top with sprinkles if desried.

Notes

Recipe adapted slightly from Cookies and Cups

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 444kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 270mg | Sugar: 54g