Vanilla Sheet Cake with Chocolate Filling

INGREDIENTS:

To make this scrumptious vanilla sheet cake with chocolate filling, you will need the following ingredients:

– 2 cups all-purpose flour

– 2 teaspoons baking powder

– 1/2 teaspoon salt

– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

– 2 cups granulated sugar

– 4 large eggs

– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

– 1 cup whole milk

For the chocolate filling:

– 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

– 1/2 cup heavy cream

– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This will take approximately 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed.

4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing each addition until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.

6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly using a spatula.

7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean …