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Texas sheet cake

A moist and fudgy chocolate sheet cake topped with rich chocolate frosting, perfect for large gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 15
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 cup cocoa powder
  • 16 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs (whisked together)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 14 tbsp unsalted butter (for frosting)
  • 4 tbsp cocoa powder (for frosting)
  • 6 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 3.5 cups powdered sugar

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Lightly spray an 18×13 inch baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
  3. In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add cocoa powder and whisk together.
  4. Add boiling water and whisk into the mixture.
  5. In a separate small bowl, combine buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, and vanilla; whisk together. Stir into chocolate mixture.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared sheet pan and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
  7. While the cake is baking, make the frosting: melt remaining 14 tbsp butter, add cocoa powder and whisk. Remove from heat, add milk, vanilla, and sifted powdered sugar. Whisk until smooth.
  8. Pour frosting over the warm cake and let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

This classic sheet cake is perfect for parties and large gatherings, thanks to its easy preparation and delicious flavor.