Texas Sheet Cake
A delightful chocolate cake that brings a taste of Texas to your home, featuring a rich frosting and optional toppings for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking sheet.
- Combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Melt the butter with the water and cocoa powder over medium heat until combined.
- Pour the hot chocolate mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients and stir until combined.
- Add in the eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Carefully pour the batter into the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Create the frosting by melting butter, stirring in cocoa powder and milk, then mixing in powdered sugar until smooth.
- Pour the frosting over the warm cake.
- Allow the cake to cool before slicing.
Notes
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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