Texas Sheet Cake
Texas Sheet Cake is a beloved dessert known for its rich chocolate flavor, moist crumb, and charming simplicity, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour Use fresh for best results.
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Unsalted butter Melted.
- 1 cup Water Boiling.
- 0.5 cups Unsweetened cocoa powder High-quality cocoa for the best flavor.
- 0.5 cups Buttermilk Can substitute with milk and vinegar.
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 stick Unsalted butter Melted.
- 0.5 cups Cocoa powder
- 1/3 cups Milk
- 2-3 cups Powdered sugar Adjust for desired sweetness.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large sheet pan.
- In a saucepan, bring 1 cup of unsalted butter, 1 cup of water, and 0.5 cups of unsweetened cocoa powder to a boil.
- In a large bowl, mix together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 cups of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 0.5 teaspoons of salt.
- Pour the hot chocolate mixture over the dry ingredients and combine until smooth.
- Stir in 0.5 cups of buttermilk, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and mix well.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Baking
- Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Frosting Preparation
- In a saucepan, melt 1 stick of unsalted butter with 0.5 cups of cocoa powder and 1/3 cups of milk over low heat.
- Remove from heat and whisk in 2-3 cups of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla until smooth.
- Once the cake cools slightly, pour the warm frosting over the cake.
Serving
- Allow the cake to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
For best results, use fresh ingredients and high-quality cocoa powder. Add chopped nuts on top of the frosting for extra texture.