Description
Texas Sheet Cake is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, offering a rich chocolate flavor enveloped in a moist, tender crumb. This delightful dessert is perfect for gatherings, whether it’s a birthday party or a family BBQ. Topped with a warm, luscious chocolate frosting that seeps into the cake, every slice promises indulgence and joy. Easy to prepare and even easier to share, this Texas classic will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup milk
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large sheet pan (18×13 inches).
- 2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- 3. Melt butter and let it cool slightly; mix in buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- 4. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
- 5. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly; bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 6. For frosting, combine softened butter, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and milk; mix until smooth.
- 7. Once the cake is cool, frost generously.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg