Introduction:
This Best Texas Sheet Cake Recipe is a crowd-pleaser and perfect for any occasion. The rich and moist chocolate cake topped with a decadent chocolate frosting will have your guests coming back for seconds!
Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes | Serves: 12
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 15×10-inch baking sheet.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In a saucepan, bring the water, butter, and cocoa powder to a boil. Remove from heat and add to the flour mixture.
- Add the buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the batter and mix until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting by combining 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 6 tablespoons milk in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and stir in 4 cups powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Spread the frosting over the warm cake and let cool before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 380 || Protein: 4g || Carbohydrates: 55g || Fiber: 2g || Fat: 18g || Saturated Fat: 11g || Cholesterol: 80mg || Sodium: 250mg || Potassium: 120mg || Sugar: 40g