Description
Texas Sheet Cake is a rich and moist dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Known for its simple ingredients and decadent chocolate flavor, it’s a crowd-pleasing treat that is easy to make and guaranteed to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large sheet pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the buttermilk and boiling water. Stir to combine.
- Beat the eggs and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, then pour it into the dry ingredients. Stir until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center of the cake.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting. In a saucepan, melt butter and cocoa powder together, then stir in powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Whisk until smooth.
- Once the cake has cooled for 10-15 minutes, pour the frosting over it. Spread evenly with a spatula.
- Let the frosting set before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the eggs and butter are at room temperature for better consistency in the batter.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend.
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute buttermilk with almond milk and use coconut oil instead of butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg