Texas Sheet Cake is a rich, moist chocolate cake topped with a glossy, fudgy icing that melts into the cake. It’s simple to make, feeds a crowd, and guarantees rave reviews every time! 🤠✨
🛒 Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 🧈 1 cup unsalted butter
- 🍫 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 🥛 1 cup water
- 🍞 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 🥄 2 cups granulated sugar
- 🧂 1/2 tsp salt
- 🥄 1 tsp baking soda
- 🥚 2 large eggs
- 🥛 1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 tsp vinegar)
- 🥄 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Frosting:
- 🧈 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 🍫 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 🥛 1/4 cup milk
- 🥄 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 🍬 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 🌰 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
🔥 Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat & Prep:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 10×15-inch sheet pan or jelly roll pan.
2️⃣ Make the Cake Batter:
- In a saucepan, melt the butter with cocoa powder and water over medium heat. Bring just to a boil, then remove from heat.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda.
- Pour the cocoa mixture into the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Add the eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
3️⃣ Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
4️⃣ Prepare the Frosting:
- While the cake bakes, melt the butter, cocoa powder, and milk in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until smooth.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until the frosting is silky. Stir in chopped pecans, if desired.
5️⃣ Frost the Cake:
- Pour the warm frosting over the hot cake, spreading it evenly with a spatula. The frosting will seep into the cake slightly for extra moistness.
6️⃣ Cool & Serve:
- Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing into squares. Serve and enjoy! 🍴
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Rich & Fudgy: A chocolate-packed treat with a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Easy to Make: Comes together quickly with pantry staples.
- Customizable: Add pecans for crunch or leave them out for a smooth finish.
Bake this Texas classic and let the chocolatey goodness wow your crowd! 🍫✨