Description
A moist and tender sheet cake made with tangy kefir, delivering a delicate crumb and subtle tang perfect as a simple tea cake or dressed up with frosting for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup neutral oil (like canola or sunflower)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups plain kefir (full-fat preferred)
- Optional: powdered sugar or glaze for topping
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch sheet cake pan.
- 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3. In a large bowl, cream butter, oil, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each, then mix in vanilla extract.
- 5. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and kefir to the wet mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
- 6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- 7. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 8. Cool completely in the pan. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze if desired.
Notes
- Kefir adds moisture and a subtle tang similar to buttermilk.
- This cake pairs well with fresh berries, lemon glaze, or cream cheese frosting.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: kefir sheet cake, tangy cake, buttermilk alternative cake, easy sheet cake