Texas Sheet Cake Recipe

Name: Texas Sheet Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; 1 cup butter; 4 tablespoons cocoa; 1 cup water; 2 cups plain flour; 2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 2 eggs, slightly beaten; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon vanilla; Icing; 1/2 cup butter; 4 tablespoons cocoa; 6 tablespoons milk; 1 lb powdered sugar (453g size); 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup pecans, chopped

Servings: persons

Cake
1 cup butter
4 tablespoons cocoa
1 cup water
2 cups plain flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
Icing
1/2 cup butter
4 tablespoons cocoa
6 tablespoons milk
1 lb powdered sugar (453g size)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup pecans, chopped

1
Cake:Melt butter, cocoa, and water and bring to a rapid boil.
2
Pour over sugar and flour mixture and mix with an electric mixer.
3
Add buttermilk, eggs, soda and vanilla and mix well.
4
Mixture will be very runny.
5
Pour into 11x16 greased sheet cake pan.
6
Bake 20 minutes at 400 degrees.
7
Cake is done when it begins to pull away from the sides of the pan.
8
Bake time will vary with different ovens.
9
Leave cake in pan and cool before icing.
10
Icing: Mix first 3 ingredients and bring to a rapid boil, remove from heat and add powdered sugar and vanilla.
11
Beat with mixer until smooth.
12
Stir in pecans by hand and spread on cooled cake.

2207

kcal

Calories

122

Fat

283

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 1 cup butter, 4 tablespoons cocoa, 1 cup water, and more.

Yes, 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.

Texas Sheet Cake

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