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Texas Sheet Cake

A delicious version of this popular cake recipe.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 servings
Calories 296 kcal

Ingredients
  

CAKE:

FROSTING:

  • ½ cup (1 stick) butter
  • 6 tablespoons milk
  • 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 pound powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions
 

BAKE THE CAKE:

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉. Spray a 17x12x1-inch rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray.
  • In a medium saucepan, add the butter, water and cocoa powder. Bring the mixture to a boil, then pull off the heat and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Whisk in the buttermilk and eggs. Then whisk in the hot mixture until well-blended.
  • Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the cake tests done with a toothpick inserted into the middle coming out clean.

PREPARE THE FROSTING (while the cake is still warm):

  • In a medium saucepan, add the butter, milk and cocoa powder and bring to a boil. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the vanilla. Whisk in the powdered sugar until well blended. Pour the frosting onto the warm cake and spread evenly to cover. Sprinkle the cake with nuts, if using.

Notes

  • Sifting the powdered sugar will prevent lumps from forming in the frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 296kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 2gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 203mgPotassium: 48mgFiber: 1gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 407IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chocolate cake, sheet cake, texas sheet cake
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