Description
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of Texas sheet cake—a beloved dessert that’s perfect for gatherings and celebrations. This easy recipe features a moist, tender crumb topped with a luscious chocolate frosting that will leave your taste buds dancing. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, even novice bakers can impress friends and family with this delightful treat. Whether you’re hosting a birthday party or simply craving something sweet, this Texas sheet cake is sure to bring smiles all around!
Ingredients
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- 2 cupsall-purpose flour
- 1/2 cupunsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cupsgranulated sugar
- 1 tspbaking soda
- 1/2 tspsalt
- 1 cupbuttermilk
- 1/2 cupvegetable oil
- 3large eggs
- 2 tspvanilla extract
- 1/2 cupunsalted butter (for frosting)
- 1/4 cupunsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 3 cupspowdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/4 cupmilk (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking pan (approximately 18×13 inches).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Mix the wet and dry ingredients gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- For the frosting: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in cocoa powder. Remove from heat and mix in powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
- Spread frosting over the slightly warm cake before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 28g
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Protein: 3g