Chocolate Sheet Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Sheet Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CAKE:; 1/2 cups Shortening; 1/2 cups Butter; 1/4 cups Cocoa Powder; 1 cup Water; 2 cups Flour; 2 cups Sugar; 2 teaspoons Baking Soda; 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon; 1/2 cups Buttermilk; 2 whole Eggs; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; FOR THE ICING:; 1/2 cups Butter; 1/4 cups Cocoa Powder; 1/3 cups Milk; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 4 cups Powdered Sugar; 1 cup Pecans, Chopped

Servings: persons

FOR THE CAKE:
1/2 cups Shortening
1/2 cups Butter
1/4 cups Cocoa Powder
1 cup Water
2 cups Flour
2 cups Sugar
2 teaspoons Baking Soda
2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
1/2 cups Buttermilk
2 whole Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
FOR THE ICING:
1/2 cups Butter
1/4 cups Cocoa Powder
1/3 cups Milk
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
4 cups Powdered Sugar
1 cup Pecans, Chopped

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["For the cake:", "Preheat oven to 400 F. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt shortening and butter. Then stir in cocoa, then add water. Bring to a rapid boil. Remove from heat.", "In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and cinnamon. Stir in butter mixture. Add buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla. Mix well. Pour into a greased 10x15"" jelly roll pan. Bake 15-20 minutes or until cake springs back when touched. Remove it from the oven and let it sit while you make the icing.", "To prepare icing, melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Then add the cocoa and milk and mix to combine. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Add powdered sugar and nuts. Mix well. Spread on warm cake."]

1990

kcal

Calories

Fat

280

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: FOR THE CAKE:, 1/2 cups Shortening, 1/2 cups Butter, 1/4 cups Cocoa Powder, 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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