Doctored Cake Mix White Sheet Cake
This Doctored Cake Mix White Sheet Cake is SO EASY! A simple cake mix elevated with a few ingredients for a moist, flavorful sheet cake perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Sheet cake pan (18x13 inches)
- Cooling rack
- Offset spatula
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix 15.25-ounce
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
- 0.5 cup buttermilk
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
Frosting Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 0.5 cup butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- sprinkles optional
Instructions
Preparation and Baking
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your sheet cake pan to ensure easy removal after baking.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the white cake mix, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix together the water, buttermilk, sour cream, egg whites, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Whisk until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing on medium speed with an electric mixer until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- Pour the batter into the prepared sheet cake pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Frosting and Serving
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, and milk. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Once the cake is completely cooled, use an offset spatula to spread the frosting evenly over the top. Add sprinkles if desired for a festive touch.
- Cut the cake into squares or rectangles, and serve to your eager guests. Enjoy the compliments!
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- Ensure cream cheese and butter are at room temperature before making frosting for a smooth texture.
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.