Description
Texas Sheet Cake is a beloved Southern dessert known for its rich chocolate flavor and moist crumb, perfect for any gathering. This easy-to-make cake features a luscious chocolate frosting that melts in your mouth, making it a crowd-pleaser at birthdays, barbecues, and potlucks. With a simple preparation process, even novice bakers can impress their friends and family with this delightful treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/3 cup milk (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 18×13 inch sheet pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, melt more butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in cocoa powder and milk until smooth; remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar.
- Pour the warm frosting over the cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (87g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg