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texas sheet cake

Texas Sheet Cake

A rich, moist chocolate cake topped with fudgy frosting, perfect for sharing at gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup water boiling
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
Frosting
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Sheet Pan
  • Mixing Bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a sheet pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a saucepan, melt butter with oil, cocoa powder, and boiling water. Stir until smooth.
  4. Pour the hot cocoa mixture into the dry ingredients and mix well.
  5. Add buttermilk and beaten eggs. Stir until batter is smooth.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes.
  7. Meanwhile, prepare the frosting: melt butter with cocoa powder and milk. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
  8. Pour warm frosting over hot cake and spread evenly.
  9. Let cool slightly before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 8IUCalcium: 3mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For extra flavor, add chopped pecans to the frosting.
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