Description
Texas Sheet Cake is a beloved Southern dessert that combines rich chocolate flavor with a velvety frosting, all made effortlessly in one pan. This moist and decadent cake is perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to potlucks, ensuring everyone will return for seconds. Quick to prepare and easy to serve, it’s the ideal treat for both novice and experienced bakers alike.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a sheet pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet ingredients with dry mixture until just incorporated.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes clean.
- For the frosting, melt additional butter in a saucepan over low heat; stir in cocoa powder followed by powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
- Once the cake has cooled slightly (about 10 minutes), pour frosting over and sprinkle with pecans if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (70g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg