Let’s make a delicious Texas Sheet Cake Recipe recipe that’s sure to impress your family and friends!
Texas Sheet Cake
Texas Sheet Cake is a chocolate sheet cake baked in a large, shallow pan, known for its moist crumb and fudgy texture. The recipe involves boiling sugar, butter, and cocoa to create a rich syrup, which is then mixed with flour and eggs, and topped with a smooth chocolate frosting. The finished cake has a glossy surface and a dense, tender crumb.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x12 inch sheet pan.
- Combine butter, water, cocoa powder, and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and glossy, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.1 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 cup water, 2 cups granulated sugar
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, salt, and baking soda. Add eggs, vanilla, buttermilk, and the hot cocoa mixture. Stir until just combined and smooth.2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 cup buttermilk
- Pour batter into the prepared sheet pan, spreading evenly with a spatula. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool on a wire rack.
- While the cake cools, prepare the frosting by melting butter and cocoa powder together in a small saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar and milk until smooth and glossy. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 cup butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, 1/4 cup milk
- Allow the frosting to set for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving. The cake should be moist with a shiny, fudgy top and a dense crumb.
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I’m Jonny, the cook, writer, and food lover behind this flavorful corner of the internet. Whether it’s a sizzling weeknight stir-fry, a no-bake dessert that saves the day, or a comforting Sunday classic — this blog is where I share recipes that are bold, doable, and made to impress without the stress.
