Buttermilk Brownies (Aka Texas Sheetcake) Recipe

Name: Buttermilk Brownies (Aka Texas Sheetcake)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cups Butter Or Margarine; 4 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder; 1/2 cups Vegetable Oil; 1 cup Water; 2 cups Granulated Sugar; 2 cups Flour; 1/2 cups Buttermilk; 1 teaspoon Vanilla; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda; 2 whole Eggs; FROSTING; 3/4 cups Butter Or Margarine; 6 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder; 1/2 cups Buttermilk; 6 cups To 6 1/2 Cups Powdered Sugar; 2 teaspoons Vanilla

Servings: persons

1/2 cups Butter Or Margarine
4 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder
1/2 cups Vegetable Oil
1 cup Water
2 cups Granulated Sugar
2 cups Flour
1/2 cups Buttermilk
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
2 whole Eggs
FROSTING
3/4 cups Butter Or Margarine
6 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder
1/2 cups Buttermilk
6 cups To 6 1/2 Cups Powdered Sugar
2 teaspoons Vanilla

1
Grease and flour a jellyroll pan. Preheat oven to 375*.
2
In a sauce pan combine, 1/2 c butter, 4 T cocoa powder, oil and water. Bring to a boil.
3
Meanwhile combine flour and sugar in a bowl.
4
When chocolate mixture has come to a boil, stir and then pour into the bowl with flour/sugar; combine.
5
Then add 1/2 c buttermilk, 1 t vanilla, soda and eggs.
6
Mix together batter (it will be runny) and pour into the prepared pan. Bake 15 minutes.
7
About 10 minutes before cake is done start the frosting.
8
FROSTING
9
In sauce pan melt 3/4 c butter, 6 T coca, 1/2 c buttermilk and bring to a boil.
10
Take off stove and mix in powdered sugar (with electric hand-held mixer to get out the powder sugar lumps) and vanilla.
11
Pour the warm frosting over the hot cake as soon as the two are finished. Smooth with a spatula to evenly cover the brownies and let cool. After cooled, sprinkle with powdered sugar to decorate.

2651

kcal

Calories

144

Fat

350

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cups Butter Or Margarine, 4 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder, 1/2 cups Vegetable Oil, 1 cup Water, and more.

Yes, Buttermilk Brownies (Aka Texas Sheetcake) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Buttermilk Brownies (Aka Texas Sheetcake)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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