Texas Sheet Cake A.k.a. Best Chocolate Cake Ever Recipe

Name: Texas Sheet Cake A.k.a. Best Chocolate Cake Ever
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; 2 cups sugar; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ cup cocoa powder; 1 cup butter; 1 cup boiling water; ½ cup buttermilk; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon vanilla; ⅞ cup butter; ½ cup cocoa powder; 6 tablespoons milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 3 ¼ cups powdered sugar; ½ cup finely chopped pecans

Servings: persons

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup cocoa powder
1 cup butter
1 cup boiling water
½ cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
⅞ cup butter
½ cup cocoa powder
6 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 ¼ cups powdered sugar
½ cup finely chopped pecans

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
Grease a pan and set aside.
3
(I use an 18x13 sheet cake pan.
4
However this cake can be made in whichever pan you prefer.
5
It will simply be thicker in a smaller pan.
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).
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
8
In a medium size saucepan over medium high heat, melt butter and then add the cocoa.
9
Whisk to combine.
10
Add boiling water to the saucepan and allow the mixture to boil for 30 seconds, then remove from the heat.
11
Pour the chocolate mixture over the flour mixture, and stir to combine.
12
In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, beaten eggs, vanilla and baking soda.
13
Stir this mixture into the first mixture.
14
Pour into your sheet cake pan (or the pan of your preference) and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
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While the cake is baking, make the icing.
16
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium high heat.
17
Add cocoa and whisk to combine, then remove from heat.
18
Add the milk, vanilla, and powdered sugar.
19
Whisk to combine.
20
Add the pecans, if desired and stir to combine.
21
Pour the icing over the warm cake.

2715

kcal

Calories

188

Fat

261

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups flour, 2 cups sugar, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ cup cocoa powder, and more.

Yes, Texas Sheet Cake A.k.a. Best Chocolate Cake Ever 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 A.k.a. Best Chocolate Cake Ever

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