Straight from the United States, sheet cake is in the process of dethroning layer cake at birthday parties—and for good reason: the same wow factor with half the work. The principle? A large, moist rectangular cake, fully decorated on top with a piping bag: rosettes, waves, peaks, and sprinkles.
No tiered cutting, no vertical smoothing, no crumb coat: it's the perfect format for getting started in cake design or treating a large crowd without spending all day on it. We give you the complete recipe, from the vanilla cake to the Swiss meringue buttercream, with the easiest piping designs to master.
- Prep time
- 40 minutes
- Cook time
- 30 minutes
- Servings
- Serves 12
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