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.
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!