Chocolate Sheet Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Sheet Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; 2 cups flour; 2 cups sugar; 5 tablespoons cocoa; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine; 1/2 cup Butter Flavor Crisco (shortening); 1 cup water (or 1 cup strong, brewed coffee); 2 eggs, slightly beaten; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon vanilla; Frosting; 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine; 4 tablespoons cocoa; 6 tablespoons milk; 1 (1 lb) box powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup pecans, chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

Cake
2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
5 tablespoons cocoa
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup Butter Flavor Crisco (shortening)
1 cup water (or 1 cup strong, brewed coffee)
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
Frosting
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
4 tablespoons cocoa
6 tablespoons milk
1 (1 lb) box powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup pecans, chopped (optional)

1
Cake: Stir first four ingredients together.
2
Put butter, Crisco and water in saucepan and bring to a rapid boil.
3
Pour over flour mixture.
4
Add eggs and buttermilk that have been mixed with baking soda.
5
Add vanilla and beat until well mixed.
6
Bake in a greased cake pan (10 X 15 or 9 X 13).
7
Bake at 350 for approximately 25 minutes.
8
While cake is still hot, frost it.
9
Frosting: Bring butter, cocoa and milk to a boil.
10
Add to powdered sugar.
11
Mix well.
12
Add vanilla and pecans.
13
Mix well.
14
Spread on hot cake.

1877

kcal

Calories

123

Fat

198

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 2 cups flour, 2 cups sugar, 5 tablespoons cocoa, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Sheet Cake 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.

Chocolate Sheet Cake

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