Pure sheet cake bliss: the best sheet cake recipes for everyone!
Whether for coffee with good friends, for festive occasions, or simply as a snack – these sheet cakes are always a hit. Discover our diverse sheet cake recipes: simple, moist, quick – or all of the above.
Sheet cake classics
There are some cakes that are simply indispensable. The lemon cake at a child's birthday party, the light and airy butter cake that sweetens every family celebration, and the still-warm apple cake that brings coziness on cold autumn days. These classic sheet cakes accompany us and bring us joy.
Fruity and fresh – that's how lemon cake tastes best. This classic sheet cake is a sure hit and will win the hearts of all cake lovers.
Easy sheet cake recipes
Sponge cakes are ideal for baking on a sheet pan, as the batter is usually quick to prepare and offers a wide variety of options. With a delicious cream, fresh fruit, or a simple glaze, sponge cakes can be easily transformed. Often, even powdered sugar or whipped cream is enough to delight family and friends.
Chocolate cake delights young and old alike – especially when it's decorated with chocolate icing and almonds. With this chocolate dream, you can serve up pure happiness in no time.
For the recipe for chocolate sheet cake (printable version).
Juicy recipes
There are sheet cakes that are particularly moist – for example, due to a delicious filling or the use of fruit. Sheet cake recipes with pudding stand out in particular, as do delicious creations with quark or sour cream, such as a sheet cake cheesecake.
Quick sheet cake recipes
This sheet pan quark crumble cake is also quick and easy to make. Wonderfully crispy on top and filled with a creamy, fruity filling! A dream.
For the recipe for quick quark crumb cake with fruit (printable version).
Which sheet metal is suitable?
As the name suggests, sheet cakes are traditionally baked on a baking sheet. Standard baking sheets are approximately 30 x 40 cm. Deep baking sheets are particularly suitable to provide enough space for batter and toppings. Alternatively, you can also use rectangular baking sheets. For smaller quantities of batter, casserole dishes are also an option.
Tip: If you prefer not to use baking paper, you can grease the baking sheet with margarine or butter and then sprinkle it with breadcrumbs. This makes it particularly easy to remove the cake from the sheet after baking.
How many people does a sheet cake serve?
Depending on the size of the baking sheet, a sheet cake serves 10 to 20 people. Depending on the recipe, the sheet cake can be cut into smaller or larger pieces. Particularly dense and moist cakes, such as brownies, can easily be cut into 20 smaller portions, as their consistency and density often make them more filling.
How long do sheet cakes keep?
Depending on the recipe, sheet cakes will keep for 2 to 4 days. Sheet cakes made with a batter base, such as marble cake, can be stored at room temperature if airtight or well covered. Sheet cakes with creamy toppings or fillings, as well as moist cakes with fruit, should be refrigerated. They will keep for 1–2 days.
Most sheet cakes freeze well. Divide the cake into portions and wrap the pieces in airtight containers. However, keep in mind that the texture of cakes with fruit or creams may change when thawed or reheated. Refer to the recipe instructions for specific information.
