Vanilla Cinnamon Christmas Sheet with the Fluffiest Frosting Ever

It’s almost Christmas and I’ve been busier than ever just like everyone else I’m sure! We have been spending the little bits of free time that we’ve had making mulled wine and watching Christmas movies. Last night we were meant to see ‘Love Actually’ at the Moonlight Cinema but then Melbourne had other ideas. In it’s true fashion, we were sweltering in 40 degree heat, and then out of nowhere, the clouds rolled in, and we were covered in HUGE hail stones and torrential rain. So the cinema was cancelled, which was lucky because I think the hailstorm would have caused a concussion if you got hit! Instead, we watched ‘Love Actually’ at home, with the kitties snuggled next to us and our Christmas tree twinkling nearby.

For me, Christmas movies have got to include a Christmas sweet. Whether it’s warm gingerbread , or a mini Christmas cupcake , I love to savour a little something. This year, I’m allllll about a sheet cake. Any cake that you can bake in a 23×33 cm cake pan basically. I love how uniform it is, no more pointy edges of your cake wedge falling apart as you slice it. So neat and so clean. And even better for sharing. It’s dead easy too, just mix, bake, cool, frost, eat!

But what *really* gets me about this cake, is the frosting. Like, I have no words to explain it. It’s light, airy, creamy, slight sweet, gently spiced and oh-so-lickable. Just YUM.

Have fun baking guys and have a very merry Christmas!

See you in the new year!

Mel xx

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Vanilla Cinnamon Christmas Sheet Cake with the Fluffiest Frosting Ever

This recipe combines the warmth of cinnamon with the classic flavors of vanilla, creating a moist and aromatic sheet cake that is perfect for holiday gatherings.

Prep Time30 minutes mins

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cake, christmas

Ingredients

• Cake
• 3 eggs
• 2 and 1/4 cup self-raising flour
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• Pinch of salt
• 1 cup brown/rapadura sugar (or whatever you have on hand)
• 3/4 cup milk of choice
• 1 tbs vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Frosting
• 500 grams light cream cheese
• 1 and 1/2 cup icing sugar
• 1/4 cup softened butter
• 1 tbs vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius (fan-forced)
• In a stand mixer, place eggs, oil, milk and sugar. Combine.
• Add vanilla, cinnamon, salt and flour.
• Combine again until batter is smooth.
• Pour batter into a lined sheet cake pan (33x23cm) and bake for 16-20 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
• Set aside to cool in pan for 5 minutes before turning out to cool completely on cooling rack.
• Place all frosting ingredients into a stand mixer, mix on medium for 3-4 minutes until frosting is smooth and silky.
• Place frosting in fridge to firm up slightly (30 minutes).
• Once cake is cold, frost generously and finish with a little cinnamon sprinkle. Slice and enjoy!

This recipe was inspired by all the delicious sheet cakes that A Cozy Kitchen and Half Baked Harvest make!