This Easy Sheet Pan Birthday Cake is soft, fluffy, and perfect for feeding a crowd. Made in one pan with simple ingredients, it’s ideal for birthdays, parties, or anytime you need a quick and festive dessert.
🎂 Ingredients
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Sprinkles (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1 – Preheat & Prepare
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
Step 2 – Mix Batter
In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
Step 3 – Bake
Pour batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle with sprinkles if using. Bake for 23–27 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Pour batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle with sprinkles if using. Bake for 23–27 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Step 4 – Cool & Frost
Let cake cool completely before frosting with your favorite buttercream or whipped frosting.
Let cake cool completely before frosting with your favorite buttercream or whipped frosting.
💡 Pro Tips
- Use room-temperature ingredients for a softer cake.
- Swap vanilla for almond extract for bakery-style flavor.
- Perfect base for funfetti or chocolate frosting.
- Store covered at room temperature for 2 days.
📊 Nutrition (Per Slice)
Calories: 290 kcal
Protein: 4g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fat: 12g
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