Blueberry Pancake Soda Sheet Cake (Print View)

Fluffy sheet cake with blueberries and a hint of soda, perfect for brunch, breakfast, or sweet treat.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 cup blueberry-flavored soda or lemon-lime soda
09 - 1 cup buttermilk
10 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Blueberries

11 - 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

→ Optional Topping

12 - 1/3 cup powdered sugar
13 - 1 tablespoon milk
14 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch sheet cake pan and line with parchment paper if desired.
02 - Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat sugar, melted butter, and eggs until smooth and slightly pale.
04 - Stir in vanilla extract, buttermilk, and soda. Mix until well combined.
05 - Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
06 - Gently fold in blueberries using a spatula.
07 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the surface.
08 - Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
09 - Allow cake to cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
10 - Combine powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and drizzle over cooled cake before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Unique twist with blueberry soda for extra flavor
  • Moist texture and easy to make for brunch or dessert
02 -
  • If you don't have blueberry soda, lemon-lime soda works well; just add a few more blueberries for flavor.
  • This cake contains wheat, eggs, and dairy; always check soda and vanilla extract labels for allergens.
03 -
  • Do not overmix the batter: this keeps the cake fluffy.
  • For a crunch, sprinkle large-grain sugar or chopped pecans on top before baking.

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