Texas Sheet Cake Bites
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Texas Sheet Cake Bites
Description
Texas Sheet Cake Bites are a miniature version of the classic Texas Sheet Cake, capturing the same moist, tender texture in a small, handheld size. The batter is a thin mix combining sugar, flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder with warm butter and water, later enriched with buttermilk and eggs. Baking in mini muffin tins ensures quick, even cooking with a delicate crumb. After cooling, the bites are topped with a chocolate frosting made by heating buttermilk, butter, and cocoa powder, then mixing with powdered sugar and vanilla to create a creamy, rich coating.
The small sizes of these bites make them practical for parties or as sweet snacks, offering a balanced chocolate flavor that is neither too bitter nor too sweet. Their tender texture contrasts with the smooth frosting for a satisfying bite. The use of mini liners or careful greasing with cocoa powder helps prevent sticking, ensuring easy removal from the pan with intact edges.
Following the preparation carefully, especially in lining tins and mixing the thin batter gently, helps achieve the ideal texture. The frosting is best applied once the bites cool fully to preserve its smooth finish. This recipe adapts well for occasions where portion control or ease of serving is beneficial.
Ingredients
Texas Sheet Cake
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter salted
- 3/4 cup water
- 5 Tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 egg beaten, large
Chocolate Frosting
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 5 Tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 pound powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325° F. Prepare mini muffin tins by lining with mini paper liners and/or spray generously with non-stick spray and then a dusting of cocoa-powder or flour. This is important so the cake bites don't stick.
For Cake
- Whisk the granulated sugar, flour, baking soda and salt together in a large bowl. Set aside.
- Combine butter, water and cocoa powder in a medium sauce pan, bring to a boil. Remove from heat then pour into the dry ingredients. Gently mix together. Fold in buttermilk and eggs. Blend well. Batter will be thin.
- Using a small 1 Tablespoon cookie scoop, place one scoop of batter in each mini muffin cup. Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven. (If liners were not used allow the bites to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then gently remove by using the tip of a knife to release around the edges.) Place on wire racks to cool completely before frosting.
For Frosting
- In a medium sauce pan heat milk, butter and cocoa, over medium heat, until it comes to a boil. Remove from heat then whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth and no lumps remain. Carefully spoon a tablespoon of frosting over each bite. Frosting will set after a few minutes. Serve and enjoy!
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