Description
Texas Sheet Cake is a beloved classic, celebrated for its rich, moist chocolate flavor and indulgent fudgy icing. Perfect for gatherings or casual weeknight treats, this easy-to-make cake brings comfort and nostalgia with every bite. Its generous size makes it ideal for feeding a crowd, ensuring everyone leaves with a satisfied smile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Chocolate Frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large sheet pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients without overmixing.
- Pour batter into the greased pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, prepare frosting by beating butter until creamy; add cocoa and powdered sugar alternately with milk until smooth.
- Frost cooled cake generously before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 70g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg