Description
Texas Sheet Cake is a crowd-pleasing dessert that combines rich chocolate flavor with a moist, tender crumb. Perfect for any occasion—from birthday parties to casual get-togethers—this easy-to-make cake features a glossy chocolate frosting that takes it over the top. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delightful treat that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
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- 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 buttermilk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup milk (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a large baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and 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, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in cocoa powder until smooth, then whisk in powdered sugar and milk until creamy.
- Spread frosting over the warm cake and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg