Description
Texas Sheet Cake is a beloved dessert that combines rich chocolate flavor with a light, fluffy texture. This crowd-pleaser is topped with glossy chocolate frosting, making it the perfect addition to any gathering. Whether served warm or at room temperature, this easy-to-make cake guarantees satisfied smiles and second helpings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large sheet pan (18×13 inches).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter with water until bubbling. Remove from heat and stir in buttermilk, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using an electric mixer on low speed until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling slightly, whisk together softened butter and cocoa in a bowl; gradually add powdered sugar and milk until creamy.
- Pour the frosting over the still-warm cake and let it set before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg