Texas Sheet Cake Recipe

Name: Texas Sheet Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 t all purpose flour; 2 c all purpose flour; 2 c granulated sugar; 1 t baking soda; 1/4 t salt; 3/4 c water; 1/2 cup butter; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa; 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk (can be 1%); 2 large eggs; Icing:; 6 T butter; 1/3 c fat-free milk; 1/4 c unsweetened cocoa; 3 c powdered sugar; 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional); 2 t vanilla extract

Servings: persons

2 t all purpose flour
2 c all purpose flour
2 c granulated sugar
1 t baking soda
1/4 t salt
3/4 c water
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk (can be 1%)
2 large eggs
Icing:
6 T butter
1/3 c fat-free milk
1/4 c unsweetened cocoa
3 c powdered sugar
1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
2 t vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 375 F
2
coat 15x10 jelly-roll pan with cooking spray and dust with 2 t flour and set pan aside.
3
LIghtly spoon flour into dry measuring cups: level with a knife. Combine 2 cups flour and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl: stir well with a a wisk.
4
Combine water, 1/2 cup butter, and 1/4 cup cocoa in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and pour into flour mixture.
5
Beat mixture at medium speed until well-blended. Add buttermilk, vanilla and eggs. Beat well.
6
Pour into pan and bake at 375 F for 17 minutes or until done. Cool on wire rack.
7
Prepare icing: combine 6 T butter, milk and 1/4 cup cocoa in medium saucepan, bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and gradually stir in powdered sugar, pecans and 2 t vanilla. Spread over hot cake and cool completely on wire rack.
8
(Can also cook in 13 x 9 pan - bake 375 F for 22 min.

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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: 2 t all purpose flour, 2 c all purpose flour, 2 c granulated sugar, 1 t baking soda, 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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