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; 2 cups sugar; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup butter; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup shortening; 1/4 cup cocoa; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon vanilla; ICING; 1/2 cup butter; 1/4 cup cocoa; 6 tablespoons milk; 1 box powdered sugar (small box); 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup chopped pecans

Servings: persons

CAKE
2 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter
1 cup water
1/2 cup shortening
1/4 cup cocoa
1/2 cup sour cream
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
ICING
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup cocoa
6 tablespoons milk
1 box powdered sugar (small box)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped pecans

1
For cake: Mix sugar and flour in a large bowl.
2
Combine butter, water, shortening, and cocoa in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
3
Pour cocoa mixture over the sugar and flour; stir well.
4
Add sour cream, eggs, baking soda, cinnamon, and vanilla; mix well.
5
Pour into a greased 11x16-inch oblong cake pan.
6
Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes.
7
For icing: Mix butter, cocoa, and milk in saucepan and bring to boil.
8
Remove from heat and add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat well with mixer.
9
Stir in nuts.
10
Spread on cake while warm.

1475

kcal

Calories

Fat

186

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: CAKE, 2 cups sugar, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup butter, 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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