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Texas Sheet Cake

Texas sheet cake is a hit with anyone who loves chocolate or cake! It’s big enough to serve a crowd and full of rich flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake, sheet cake
Servings: 24
Calories: 265kcal

Ingredients

Cake

  • 2 sticks unsalted butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 5 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Frosting

  • 6 tbsp whole milk
  • 4 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 3 ¾ cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease a 18x13 inchbaking sheet.
  • Add butter, cocoa powder, and butter to a medium sauce pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, eggs, and vanilla. Set aside.
  • Add egg mixture to the flour mix and stir to combine.
  • When cocoa mixture is boiling, add it to the flour and egg mix and stir to combine. Be sure to mix thoroughly so ensure no lumps in the batter.
  • Pour batter into the prepared baking sheet and smooth with a spatula.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes. While the cake bakes, prepare the frosting.
  • Add the milk, cocoa, and butter to a medium sauce pot and bring to a boil.
  • Once it boils, remove from the heat and stir in the powdered sugar. Whisk to combine making sure no lumps are present. Pour the hot icing over the hot cake using a small spatula to smooth the icing over the entire surface. Let the cake cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 292IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg