Texas Sheet Cake Recipe

Name: Texas Sheet Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 24 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 cup plus 1 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa; 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour; 2 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 pound confectioners' sugar; 1 cup chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

24 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup plus 1 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pound confectioners' sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F. Mist a 15-by-11-inch sheet pan with cooking spray. Combine 16 Tbsp. butter, 5 Tbsp. cocoa and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring. Remove from heat.
2
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Stir in cocoa mixture, then sour cream and eggs. Spread batter evenly in pan. Bake until a skewer comes out clean, about 22 minutes.
3
To make icing, combine 8 Tbsp. butter, milk and 1/4 cup cocoa in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring. Remove from heat; add vanilla. Gradually whisk in confectioners' sugar.
4
Smooth icing onto hot cake; sprinkle with nuts. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into 24 pieces and serve, or chill in an airtight container.

2004

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

273

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 24 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/2 cup plus 1 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa, 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour, 2 cups sugar, 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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