Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process); 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup boiling water; 1 cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups sugar; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; ½ cup sour cream; ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder; ½ cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; ½ cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 cups powdered sugar; 1 cup chopped toasted pecans (or walnuts)

Servings: persons

⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process)
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup boiling water
1 cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
½ cup sour cream
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups powdered sugar
1 cup chopped toasted pecans (or walnuts)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Spray a 13 x 9 9-inch metal baking pan with nonstick baking spray with flour.
3
In a large bowl combine cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, boiling water and butter.
4
Let stand for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until butter melts.
5
Add flour, sugar, eggs, and sour cream to cocoa mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until blended.
6
Spread batter evenly in prepared plan.
7
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a pick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
8
Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
9
Meanwhile, make icing: in a medium saucepan, combine cocoa and butter.
10
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until butter melts and mixture is smooth.
11
Remove from heat and whisk in sour cream and vanilla until smooth.
12
Stir in powdered sugar until blended and smooth, then fold in pecans; use immediately.
13
Spread icing over top of warm cake; let cool completely.

2622

kcal

Calories

168

Fat

282

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process), 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 cup boiling water, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Texas 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 Texas Sheet Cake

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