Perfect Texas Sheet Cake Recipe

Name: Perfect Texas Sheet Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 pinch salt; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Icing; 1/4 cup milk; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 cup butter; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup pecans, chopped

Servings: persons

Cake
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Icing
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup pecans, chopped

1
For the cake: Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease a 13 by 9 inch baking pan. In a medium bowl stir together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt, set aside.
2
In a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed beat together butter, oil, sugar, eggs, milk, water, and vanilla. On low speed gradually add flour mixture and beat until blended.
3
Pour into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 to 25 minutes. Make the icing while the cake is baking.
4
For the icing: In a medium saucepan stir together milk and cocoa. Add butter, heat until butter is melted, stirring constantly over medium heat.
5
Gradually stir in powdered sugar and vanilla. When the cake is just out of the oven spread icing over and sprinkle with pecans. Let cake cool completley on a cooling rack.

2015

kcal

Calories

126

Fat

219

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Perfect 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.

Perfect Texas Sheet Cake

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