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texas sheet cake

Texas Sheet Cake

This rich, moist chocolate cake topped with a decadent chocolate frosting is perfect for large gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 3/4 powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Baking Pan
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a saucepan, melt the butter and water together over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the cocoa powder and remove from heat.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add the melted butter and cocoa mixture, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. While the cake is baking, make the frosting. In a saucepan, melt the butter and cocoa powder over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
  6. Once the cake has cooled for 10 minutes, spread the frosting over the top while it is still warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 45gVitamin A: 350IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Top with chocolate chips or fresh berries for extra flavor and decoration!
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