Description
Texas Sheet Cake is an irresistible, moist chocolate cake topped with a rich buttery frosting that’s sure to delight at any gathering. This easy-to-make dessert features a symphony of flavors that evoke nostalgia and joy with every bite. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or just because, this cake will have your friends and family coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup milk (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking sheet.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt together the butter, cocoa powder, and water until smooth.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the melted chocolate mixture to the dry ingredients along with eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, mix softened butter with powdered sugar until fluffy; gradually add cocoa powder and milk to desired consistency.
- Once the cake cools slightly, frost it evenly using an offset spatula.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg