Description
To put it simply, a Schneller Blechkuchen is a German-style sheet cake designed for efficiency and flavor. Unlike elaborate layer cakes that require hours of cooling, slicing, and frosting, this recipe focuses on a high-quality batter that is spread thin over a large baking tray. This increased surface area allows the cake to bake evenly and rapidly, hence the name “schneller,” which translates to “fast” or “quick.”
Ingredients
4 eggs
200 g sugar
1 packet vanilla sugar
200 ml oil (e.g., sunflower oil)
200 ml milk
300 g flour
1 packet baking powder
Pinch of salt
👉 Optional: fruit (apples, cherries, berries), chocolate chips, or streusel
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180 °C / 350 °F (top/bottom heat).
Beat eggs, sugar, and vanilla sugar until fluffy.
Slowly mix in the oil and milk.
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt, then fold in briefly.
Spread the batter onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Add fruit or toppings as desired.
Bake for 20–30 minutes until golden.
Notes
This is a versatile base recipe — feel free to customize it with your favorite fruits, nuts, chocolate chips, or spices. Baking time may vary slightly depending on the toppings and your oven, so keep an eye on the cake toward the end.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
Keywords: Quick Sheet Cake, Easy German Tray Bake, Rapid Sheet Cake Recipe, Simple Flat Cake