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texas-sheet-cake-recipe

Texas Sheet Cake

A rich and moist chocolate cake that's perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Ingredients:  

Cake

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Frosting

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions: 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13x18 inch baking sheet.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a saucepan, melt butter. Add water and cocoa powder, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
  • Pour the cocoa mixture over the dry ingredients and mix well.
  • Add buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting. In a saucepan, melt butter. Add cocoa powder and milk, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Pour the frosting over the warm cake and spread evenly. Let cool before serving.

Notes:

This cake is best served warm. You can add chopped nuts to the frosting if you like.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Cake, Chocolate, Sheet Cake
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