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Texas Sheet Cake

Looking for a delicious and easy dessert to make for your family? Look no further than this classic Texas Sheet Cake recipe that is sure to please everyone's sweet tooth!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 20 pieces
Calories: 355 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup butter
  • 3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Frosting
  • 6 Tablespoons milk
  • 3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup butter
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 18x13 inch pan.
  2. Add water butter cocoa powder to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring mixture to a boil.
  3. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl mix together the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt.
  4. In another small bowl mix together the buttermilk, eggs and vanilla.
  5. Add egg mixture to the flour mixture and mix with a spatula until combined.
  6. Once the chocolate mixture in the saucepan is boiling, remove it from heat and pour it into the batter. Mix with a whisk until combined and no lumps remain.
  7. Pour mixture into the prepared pan and smooth with a spatula to make sure it is dispersed in an even layer.
  8. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes or until set.
  9. When the cake is about half-way through cooking, prepare the frosting.
Frosting
  1. Add milk, cocoa and butter to a saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil.
  2. Once boiling, remove it from the heat and stir in powdered sugar and vanilla using a whisk.
  3. Pour hot icing over hot cake. Use a spatula to spread it evenly over the cake. Allow frosting to set for about 10 minutes before eating.

Notes

  • Cover the sheet pan tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, or transfer the slices of cake to an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to a week. You can also store in the fridge to extend the life of the cake.
  • Freeze leftovers for up to 2 months, allow to thaw completely before serving!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1piece Calories 355kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 54mg (18%) Sodium 239mg (10%) Potassium 62mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 44g (88%) Vitamin A 464IU (9%) Vitamin C 0.01mg (0%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 355

% Daily Value*

Serving 1piece
Calories 355kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 239mg 10%
Potassium 62mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 44g 88%
Vitamin A 464IU 9%
Vitamin C 0.01mg 0%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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