Texas Sheet Cake
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Texas Sheet Cake
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Rich, moist chocolate sheet cake topped with chocolate frosting and toasted pecans. Tried-and-true, quintessential Texas dessert recipe.
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Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Frosting Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, melted (1 stick)
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 pound powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F and spray a 13-inch x 18-inch x 1-inch jelly roll pan with non-stick cooking spray. In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Whisk the mixture until well combined and set aside.
- In a medium sauce pan over medium heat add 1 cup of butter, water, and 1/3 cup cocoa powder.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring often, then remove from the heat and add to the flour mixture. Mix to combine then add the sour cream, eggs, and vanilla and mix thoroughly.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 20-22 minutes, or until the cake springs back when gently pressed in the center and the edges of the cake are coming away from the sides of the pan.
- While the cake is baking prepare the frosting. In a medium bowl combine ½ cup melted butter, milk, and ¼ cup cocoa powder and mix until smooth. Add the powdered sugar to a large bowl and add the butter mixture and vanilla.
- Whisk until no lumps remain. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp tea towel until the cake has finished baking.
- Pour the frosting on the cake as soon as it comes out of the oven. Spread the frosting to the edges of the cake.
- Then immediately sprinkle the toasted pecans over frosting.
- Let the cake cool completely to room temperature before serving.
Notes
- You will also need: 13-inch x 18-inch x 1-inch jelly roll pan, nonstick cooking spray, mixing bowls, medium saucepan
Nutrition Information
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Calories
341kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
266mg
(11%)
Potassium
86mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
35g
(70%)
Vitamin A
440IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 341kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 266mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 86mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 440IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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