The sheer variety of cake that exists in the world is thrilling, if a little overwhelming.
Luckily, there are cakes that keep things simple.
This occasion calls for a sheet cake!
…But wait, which kind of sheet cake?
The kind that stands up, the kind in a dish, or the key in in a pan?
To make a snacking sheet cake, first decide how many people you oughta serve.
An eight-inch square works well for nine or 10 people.
Keep in mind that these cakes will be thinner due to the shorter rim.
Judging how much batter you need for bigger sheet cakes can get a little trickier.
The layer cake
Amulti-layer sheet cakeis the more formal choice.
There are two avenues one can take to obtain a sheet cake.
The second way is to make the darn thing yourself.
Ill say this now, if you need a full sheet cake, you should order it.
Remember, youll need at least two layers of cake andenough frostingto fill and cover the entire thing.
When deciding on which sheet cake is the one for you, consider the occasion.
Snack cakes are casual, more likely to be hand-held, everyday-is-a-day-for-cake kind of cake.
They also provide the space for elaborate, show-stopping decorations to make a celebration really special.
If youre in the mood for a summery snack cake right now, try my Strawberry Coconut Lime Cake.
Preheat your oven to 350F.
Prepare a 13 x 9-inch baking dish by lightly buttering the inside and dusting it with flour.
- Cut the strawberries in half, or in quarter inch slices, and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk the oil, sugar and eggs until combined.
Add the lime zest and juice, yogurt, almond milk, and vanilla extract.
In a smaller bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Use a fork and lightly mix to distribute the leaveners and salt.
A few small lumps are okay.
Pour the batter into your prepared baking dish and smooth it out.
Place the strawberry slices on the top.
Sprinkle coconut flakes across the top.
Bake at 350F for 45-50 minutes.
After 30 minutes, check to see if the coconut flakes are overbrowning.
Put the foil tent gently over the top of the dish.
attempt to avoid making contact with the center of the cake.
Leave it like this for the remainder of baking time.
Cool the snack cake completely.
Slice and serve like this or with a dusting of powdered sugar.
*Note: Youcanline the dish with parchment, however I dont prefer that for a snack cake.
