📝 Introduction
This dessert looks beautifully simple—but don’t let that fool you. What you have here is a super soft vanilla sheet cake topped with a thick, silky cream frosting, cut into neat squares and ready to serve.
It’s the kind of cake that melts in your mouth: light, airy, and perfectly balanced with a rich yet smooth cream topping. No heavy decorations, no complicated layers—just pure, classic comfort baking.
This recipe is perfect if you want something:
- Easy to prepare
- Elegant in its simplicity
- Perfect for family, tea time, or guests
Let’s recreate it step by step in a detailed way 👇
🧾 Ingredients
🍰 Cake Base
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200g) sugar
- ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 cup (240ml) milk
- 3 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
🧁 Cream Frosting
- 250g cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 1 ½ cups whipped cream (cold)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
👉 Optional richer version:
- Add ½ cup butter for a buttercream-style frosting
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
🔥 Step 1: Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Grease a rectangular baking dish (like the one in your image).
🥣 Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl:
- Beat eggs and sugar until slightly fluffy
- Add oil (or melted butter)
- Pour in milk and vanilla
Mix until smooth.
🌾 Step 3: Add Dry Ingredients
Sift together:
- Flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
Gradually add to the wet mixture and mix gently until combined.
⚠️ Do not overmix—this keeps the cake soft.
🍰 Step 4: Bake
Pour batter into the prepared dish.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
🧀 Step 5: Prepare Cream Frosting
In a bowl:
- Beat cream cheese until smooth
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla
- Fold in whipped cream gently
Mix until fluffy and spreadable.
🎂 Step 6: Frost the Cake
Spread the cream evenly over the cooled cake using a spatula.
Create soft swirls (like in your image).
🔪 Step 7: Slice
Cut into even squares before serving. This gives that clean, bakery-style look.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Serve chilled or slightly cool.
Optional toppings:
- Fresh fruits 🍓
- Chocolate drizzle 🍫
- Coconut flakes 🥥
💡 Pro Tips
❄️ Chill Before Serving
Refrigerate for 1–2 hours for cleaner cuts and better texture.
🧁 Soft Texture Secret
Use oil instead of butter for extra moist cake.
🍦 Extra Flavor
Add lemon zest or orange zest for a fresh twist.
🔄 Variations
🍋 Lemon Cream Cake
Add lemon juice + zest for a citrus version.
🍫 Chocolate Version
Replace part of flour with cocoa powder.
🥥 Coconut Cream Cake
Add coconut milk + shredded coconut.
🍓 Strawberry Layer
Add strawberry jam under the cream.
🧊 Storage
- Fridge: up to 4 days
- Keep covered to prevent drying
❤️ Final Thoughts
This vanilla cream cake is proof that simple desserts can be absolutely amazing. It’s soft, creamy, and comforting—perfect for everyday enjoyment or special moments.