Description
Texas Sheet Cake is a classic dessert that captures the essence of comfort food with its moist chocolate base and luscious fudgy frosting. Perfect for any gathering, this cake combines rich flavors with an easy preparation method, making it a go-to choice for bakers of all skill levels. Whether served warm or at room temperature, each slice promises to delight your taste buds and evoke fond memories of family gatherings.
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 vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Frosting: 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking sheet (17×11 inches).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix 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, melt butter in a saucepan; stir in cocoa powder before adding powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
- Frost the warm cake generously.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg