Kefir Sheet Cake Recipe
This fluffy, tangy kefir sheet cake is easy to make and full of probiotic goodness. Moist, tender, and perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup plain unsweetened kefir
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Optional Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts walnuts, pecans, or almonds
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or dried fruit
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon or 1/2 tsp cardamom
- 1 tbsp citrus zest lemon or orange
Instructions
- **Preheat oven** to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch sheet pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a **large bowl**, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, **whisk eggs** until blended. Add sugar and whisk until light and frothy.
- **Add kefir**, then slowly whisk in melted butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually **combine wet and dry ingredients**, mixing just until no streaks remain. Do not overmix.
- Fold in any **optional add-ins** like nuts, chocolate chips, or fruit.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and **spread evenly**.
- Bake for **28–32 minutes**, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake **cool in the pan** for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
Notes
Gluten-free? Use a GF flour blend with xanthan gum.
Dairy-free? Substitute with coconut or almond kefir and plant-based butter.
No eggs? Use 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp flaxseed meal + 6 tbsp water).