Description
Discover how to bake the perfect kefir sheet cake! This cake is moist, flavorful, and has a delightful tanginess that sets it apart. Ideal for family gatherings, casual treats, or celebrations, this simple yet unique recipe is packed with probiotics and a whole lot of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (substitute with gluten-free flour if needed)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar for a healthier twist)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (or flax eggs for a vegan option)
- 1 cup plain kefir (can substitute with buttermilk or plain yogurt)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch sheet pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. Add kefir, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, and whisk until smooth.
- Blend wet and dry: Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Use a spatula to gently fold until no streaks of flour remain. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared 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.
- Cool the cake: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate and serve: Add your choice of frosting, glaze, or powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a tangier flavor, use lemon kefir instead of plain kefir.
- Make it gluten-free by swapping the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Freeze slices individually for longer storage—just thaw and reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of the cake)
- Calories: ~220 kcal
- Sugar: ~16g
- Sodium: ~180mg
- Fat: ~10g
- Saturated Fat: ~2g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~30g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Protein: ~4g
- Cholesterol: ~35mg
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