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Easy Chocolate Sheet Cake
A rich decadent chocolate sheet cake made with pantry staple ingredients!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 500 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder (baking cocoa)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted (or vegetable oil)
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1 cup sparkling water
For the Chocolate Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder sifted
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
- chocolate sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, salt and sugar.
- Add the melted butter, milk, eggs and water. Mix until the wet ingredients are fully incorporated into the dry ingredients.
- Transfer the batter to the pan and spread evenly. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with little to no crumbs. Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add powdered sugar, cocoa and salt and mix on medium-low speed until well combined. Add vanilla and milk, mixing just until combined, scraping down the bowl as necessary.
- Transfer the frosting to the cooled cake and spread in an even layer over the top. Garnish with chocolate sprinkles and serve.
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Notes
- Storage: Store leftover cake in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you want to freeze, I recommend freezing the cake without the frosting. Let the cake cool before freezing in a freezer safe bag or container for up to 2 months. Thaw and frosting with fresh frosting before serving.
- Substitutions: You can substitute gluten free 1:1 all purpose flour, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories
500kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
67g
(22%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
95mg
(32%)
Sodium
361mg
(15%)
Potassium
245mg
(7%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
46g
(92%)
Vitamin A
789IU
(16%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 500
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 500kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 361mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 245mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 46g | 92% |
| Vitamin A | 789IU | 16% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.