We’ve all heard of Fanta cake, but Sprite cake tastes is also a great soda cake. It cleverly brings a light lemon flavor that is uniquely refreshing. Perfect for kids’ birthday parties, as a quick contribution to a picnic, or just for a treat when you want something that not only tastes good but looks cute too.
Sprite Sheet Pan Cake: Bursting With Flavor
The principle of a Sprite cake is simple: You’ll simply refine a simple batter with the popular lemon-lime soda. The carbonation in the Sprite acts like a little booster for a fluffy structure during baking. The sugar provides a light sweetness, and the lemon-lime flavor adds a mild freshness.
The preparation is also not difficult and, above all, quick. Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy, add the eggs, and then incorporate the flour and baking powder. Now comes the trick: Instead of milk or yogurt, simply pour some Sprite into the batter. The batter will immediately become airy and foam slightly. But, no worries, this is as it should be. Once everything is smoothly mixed, spread it on a greased baking sheet and put it in the oven. 20 to 25 minutes later, your kitchen will smell of cake, soda, and childhood memories.
Now, of course we all love a delicious cake as is. But, there’s a reason why the phrase: ‘And that’s the icing on the cake’ exists! There’s something about a nice glaze that just adds the final touch and sticks the landing. In this case, a sugar glaze and colorful sprinkles provide a playful look. Of course, you can go a step further and use chocolate sprinkles or even gummy bears, but the classic sprinkles have a great nostalgic look that we just can’t say no to.
A good dose of cheer without much effort, that’s exactly what makes this Sprite cake so delightful. Its easy-going flavor makes it popular with young and old alike, after all, aren’t we all kids when we get the invitation to go and play?
Cake is always a good idea. This is evidenced by our wide selection of baked goodies like our fanta cupcakes, two-ingredient marzipan cake, and chocolate pudding sheet cake.
Sprite Sheet Pan Cake
Equipment
- 1 baking 12×16 inches sheet
Ingredients
For the batter:
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet baking powder
- ¾ cup Sprite
For the glaze:
- 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp lemon juice or Sprite
- rainbow sprinkles to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and vanilla extract. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Whisk together the flour and baking powder, then sift into the butter mixture.
- Pour the Sprite in and mix until smooth.
- Spread the batter onto a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Let the cake cool completely.
- Whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice (or Sprite) to make a glaze. Spread the glaze over the cake and sprinkle with rainbow sprinkles.