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!
Buttermilk Sheet Cake
This is one of those desserts that you simply must try. It’s so easy to make anytime a craving strikes or delicious enough for special occasions. Add a few festive sprinkles and it’s perfect for any celebration or holiday.
How to Make Buttermilk Sheet Cake:
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt together in a mixing bowl.
- Add boiling water and butter to flour and sugar mixture and stir to combine.
- Next, add beaten eggs, almond extract, vanilla and buttermilk, whisking until well combined.
- Pour into a greased 11 x 17 inch sheet pan.
- Bake for 15- 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Mix icing together by combining softened butter, powdered sugar, almond extract, vanilla and milk.
- Spread over cooled cake. Top with sprinkles if desired.
I found this incredible Buttermilk Sheet Cake recipe from Cookies and Cups and adapted it slightly by adding in almond extract with the vanilla extract. I also whipped the icing and added a few sprinkles.
Buttermilk Substitute:
If you are out of buttermilk, just measure a scant cup of milk and stir in 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice.
More Recipes Using Buttermilk:
Buttermilk keeps better than you might think and you can also freeze it if you want to save it for a later use.
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- Buttermilk French Toast Casserole is one of my favorite make ahead brunch recipes. Great for special occasions and holiday mornings.
- Buttermilk Ricotta Skillet Rolls are a super easy dinner roll for any occasion and delicious enough for holiday dinners.
- Buttermilk Oat Waffles are a filling and delicious breakfast. Make a double batch over the weekend and enjoy these all week long.
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If you are looking for a quick and easy dessert, this cake is just the ticket. It’s one that you’ll make again and again. I love that it uses pantry ingredients and it’s ready in just about 30 minutes.
It turns out tender and so flavorful with the almond extract. A great homemade dessert that is just as easy as a cake mix!
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Buttermilk Sheet Cake
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
Nutrition
I made this cake last night. Infact I made it twice because I thought I did something wrong. The cake did not rise at all. It was very dense and flat.
I am sorry to hear that you weren’t happy with the cake. It is a thin sheet cake and doesn’t rise a lot.
~ Milisa