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Texas Sheet Cake
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Texas Sheet Cake

Texas Sheet Cake offers a moist, thin chocolate cake baked on a large sheet pan and topped with a glossy chocolate icing often sprinkled with chopped pecans. The cake uses cocoa, buttermilk, and yogurt for moisture and tenderness, resulting in a rich but delicate crumb. The warm icing is poured over the hot cake, melding into the surface and setting to a fudgy finish. This indulgent cake is a classic choice for sharing with a crowd.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 301 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Chocolate Cake
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt fat-free, plain
  • 2 egg large
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Chocolate Icing
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup pecans optional, chopped

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a cookie sheet (I use a 15x11-inch rimmed cookie sheet) with edges.
  2. Melt butter in a large saucepan.
  3. Once butter has melted, stir in water and cocoa powder; bring to a boil.
  4. Once at a boil, add buttermilk, and stir to combine.
  5. Remove pan from heat.
  6. Add the yogurt, eggs, and vanilla, and stir until well-combined.
  7. Stir in sugar, flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
  8. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
  9. While the cake is baking prepare the icing.
  10. For the icing, combine the butter, cocoa, and buttermilk. Bring to a boil.
  11. Remove from heat, and add the powdered sugar, vanilla. Stir to combine. Pour icing over hot cake and spread evenly over cake.
  12. Stir to combine.
  13. Pour icing over hot cake and spread evenly over cake.
  14. Sprinkle chopped nuts over icing, if using.
  15. Let the cake sit for at least 30 minutes for the frosting to set up.

Notes

  • Low-fat or full-fat Greek yogurt can be used based on preference.
  • Substitute buttermilk with yogurt in equal amounts if needed.
  • For thicker frosting, add more powdered sugar gradually until desired consistency.
  • Nutrition information is estimated and may vary.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 301kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 41mg (14%) Sodium 221mg (9%) Potassium 96mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 30g (60%) Vitamin A 310IU (6%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 301

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 301kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 221mg 9%
Potassium 96mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 30g 60%
Vitamin A 310IU 6%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.