Sheet Cake

Name: Sheet Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. sugar; 2 c. flour; 1/2 c. shortening; 1 stick butter; 1 c. water; 4 Tbsp. cocoa; 1/2 c. buttermilk; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 stick butter; 4 Tbsp. cocoa; 1/2 c. milk; 1 tsp. vanilla; pecans; 1 box powdered sugar

Eats Now Editorial Team · 1784 kcal · Baking & Desserts

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Sheet Cake – a delicious recipe with sugar, flour, shortening, butter, water, cocoa. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1/2 c. shortening
1 stick butter
1 c. water
4 Tbsp. cocoa
1/2 c. buttermilk
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1 stick butter
4 Tbsp. cocoa
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
pecans
1 box powdered sugar

1
Sift flour and sugar.
2
Boil shortening, butter, water and cocoa.
3
Pour over flour mixture while still hot.
4
Add buttermilk, eggs, soda and vanilla.
5
Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes in a greased and floured sheet cake pan.
6
Melt remaining ingredients except powdered sugar.
7
Pour over powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
8
Ice cake while both are still warm.

1784

kcal

Calories

Fat

257

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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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. sugar, 2 c. flour, 1/2 c. shortening, 1 stick butter, and more.

Yes, 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
1784 kcal
Category
Baking & Desserts

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