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texas sheet cake

Texas Sheet Cake

This Texas Sheet Cake is a moist, chocolatey treat topped with a rich, fudgy frosting. Perfect for sharing at parties or family gatherings!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Butter softened
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Frosting
  • 1/4 cup Butter softened
  • 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder
  • 3/4 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Milk

Equipment

  • Baking Pan
  • Mixing Bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a saucepan, bring the water and butter to a boil. Stir in cocoa powder, then remove from heat and let cool.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and baking soda. Add eggs and vanilla to the dry ingredients.
  4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until smooth. Pour into the prepared baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. While the cake is cooling, prepare the frosting by melting butter in a saucepan. Stir in cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and milk, then bring to a simmer.
  6. Pour the frosting over the warm cake and spread evenly. Let the cake cool before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 290IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 2.1mg

Notes

This cake is best served when still a bit warm, as the frosting will melt into the cake. Perfect for family gatherings and parties!
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