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Pink Vanilla Cake Squares

Soft, fluffy vanilla sheet cake cut into squares, topped with pink vanilla buttercream frosting and sprinkles for a beautifully decorated treat.

  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 48 squares 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 1/4 cups (293g) all purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup (168g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cups (310g) sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) milk
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 6 cups (690g) powdered sugar
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp corn syrup
  • 4–6 tbsp water or milk
  • Pink gel icing color
  • Sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Prepare a 12×18 inch sheet pan with non-stick baking spray. Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
  2. Add the butter, sugar, and oil to a large mixer bowl and beat until light in color and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Add vanilla.
  3. Add half of the dry ingredients to the batter and mix until mostly combined. Add the milk and mix until well combined. Add remaining dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  4. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely.
  5. For the frosting, beat butter and shortening until smooth. Add powdered sugar, salt, vanilla, corn syrup, and 4 tbsp water or milk. Beat until smooth, adding more liquid if needed. Divide frosting and tint one portion pink. Frost the cooled cake, decorate with pink frosting and sprinkles, then cut into squares.

Notes

Use shortening in frosting for stability, or substitute with butter but refrigerate cake. For extra fluffiness, do not overmix batter. Perfect for parties; cut into 2-inch squares for bite-sized treats.

  • Author: Olivia Bennett
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg