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Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake Recipe

A rich and moist chocolate cake that's 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: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Cake

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

Frosting

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

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking sheet.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar.
  3. In a saucepan, melt butter. Add water and cocoa powder. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
  4. Pour cocoa mixture over flour mixture. Stir to combine.
  5. Add buttermilk, beaten eggs, baking soda, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well.
  6. Pour batter into prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes.
  7. For the frosting, melt butter in a saucepan. Add cocoa powder and milk. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
  8. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Add chopped pecans if using.
  9. Pour frosting over warm cake. Let cool before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Cake, Chocolate, Texas Sheet Cake
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