Light Chocolate Sheet Cake Recipe

Name: Light Chocolate Sheet Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional); 3/4 cup water; 1/4 cup cocoa; 6 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Icing; 1/4 cup cocoa; 4 tablespoons butter; 1/3 cup nonfat milk; 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/4 cup nuts, toasted

Servings: persons

2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup cocoa
6 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Icing
1/4 cup cocoa
4 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup nonfat milk
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup nuts, toasted

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2
Spray a 10-by-15-inch jellyroll pan with nonstick spray, set aside.
3
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda and cinnamon (optional).
4
In a small saucepan, place the 3/4 cup water, 1/4 cup cocoa and 6 tablespoons of the butter.
5
Over medium heat, bring to a boil, stirring often.
6
Pour the boiling cocoa mixture over the flour mixture and stir to combine.
7
Add the buttermilk, eggs and vanilla.
8
Blend well.
9
Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10
While the cake is baking, make the icing: Combine the cocoa, butter and nonfat milk in a small saucepan.
11
When the cake is done, bring the ingredients to a boil, and then add the powdered sugar, vanilla and nuts.
12
Blend well.
13
Spread on the hot cake.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups flour, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Light 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.

Light Chocolate Sheet Cake

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