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Texas Sheet Cake

A rich and moist chocolate cake topped with creamy frosting, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: texas sheet cake, chocolate cake, desserts, baking, easy recipes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12 -15 servings
Calories: 320kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for frosting
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder for frosting
  • 1/4 cup milk for frosting
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter for frosting

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking sheet.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a saucepan, melt butter with water and cocoa over medium heat, stirring until smooth.
  • Pour the butter mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
  • Add buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla to the batter, and mix well.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting by melting butter with cocoa and milk.
  • In a separate bowl, mix powdered sugar with the melted cocoa mixture until smooth.
  • Once the cake is cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 1g