Texas Sheet Cake
A rich and decadent chocolate cake with a gooey frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup boiling water
Frosting Ingredients
- 0.5 cup butter
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 6 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 box powdered sugar
- 0.5 cup pecans chopped, optional
Instructions
Cake Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add vanilla, oil, buttermilk, and eggs. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Carefully stir in boiling water. The batter will be thin.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Frosting Preparation
- While the cake is baking, make the frosting. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in cocoa powder and milk. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Gradually beat in powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in pecans, if using.
- Pour the frosting over the warm cake and spread evenly.
Notes
Allow the cake to cool slightly before frosting for the best results.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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