Easy Vanilla Sheet Cake

Vanilla sheet cake is the perfect cake to serve for any occasion. The tender, moist cake is topped with a luscious buttercream frosting.

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Gather ingredients and line or grease a 9x13 cake pan.

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Whisk together the dry ingredients and set aside.

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Add in the eggs one at a time.

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Then mix in oil, sour cream, and vanilla

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Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk to the bowl.

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Mix the batter just until combined.

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Bake the cake for 30 to 35 minutes.

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Then make the buttercream frosting.

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Frost the cooled cake and decorate with colorful sprinkles.

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Slice and serve!

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