Favorite Chocolate Sheet Cake Recipe

Name: Favorite Chocolate Sheet Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For Cake; 2 cups flour; 2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 cup water; 4 tablespoons cocoa powder; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup buttermilk; For Icing; 1/2 cup butter; 6 tablespoons milk; 4 tablespoons cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1 (1 lb) box powdered sugar

Servings: persons

For Cake
2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup water
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup buttermilk
For Icing
1/2 cup butter
6 tablespoons milk
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 (1 lb) box powdered sugar

1
To Make Cake: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. You will need a jellyroll pan or a smaller cookie sheet with a rim around all four sides. You will not need to grease the pan.
2
Mix the flour and sugar for the cake in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
3
In a saucepan bring the butter, vegetable oil, water and 4 tbs cocoa powder to a boil.
4
Pour the boiling mixture over the flour and sugar and stir together.
5
Add the eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, baking soda and buttermilk and stir to mix well.
6
Pour in the baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 18-20 minutes.
7
While cake is baking prepare the icing: Bring butter, milk and cocoa powder to a boil stirring constantly and then remove from heat.
8
Add the vanilla, nuts and box of powdered sugar and stir well.
9
Spread icing over cake while the cake is still warm.

1836

kcal

Calories

119

Fat

194

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: For Cake, 2 cups flour, 2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup butter, and more.

Yes, Favorite 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.

Favorite Chocolate Sheet Cake

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