Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake
This is the BEST Texas Sheet Cake Recipe. This moist chocolate cake is easy to make and so delicious! With a fudgy cocoa batter, a warm pour-over icing, and topped with pecans, this classic dessert is a favorite at potlucks, parties, and family gatherings.
Servings: 16
Calories: 82kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 2 cups of sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup of water
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Set aside.2. In a large saucepan, heat 1 cup butter, the water, and unsweetened cocoa to boiling. Remove from heat.
- Pour chocolate mixture into the flour mixture and mix well.
- In a small bowl, add buttermilk, baking soda, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and the eggs; stir until well blended. Add to a large bowl and blend with cake batter.
- Pour cake batter into pan, spreading evenly.6. Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let sit 5 minutes and frost.
Nutrition
Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 137mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 67IU | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg