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Texas Sheet Cake

A classic Texas dessert that's rich, moist, and perfect for any occasion.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Cake

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup butter unsalted
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Frosting

  • ½ cup butter unsalted
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a sheet pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar. Set aside.
  3. In a saucepan, melt butter. Add water and cocoa powder. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
  4. Pour the cocoa mixture over the flour mixture and stir to combine.
  5. Add buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared sheet pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting. In a saucepan, melt butter. Add cocoa powder and milk. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
  8. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
  9. Pour the frosting over the warm cake. Let it cool before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Cake, Chocolate, Texas
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