Best-Ever Texas Sheet Cake

Texas Sheet Cake is a classic Southern dessert that originated in Texas and is known for its rich chocolate flavor and moist texture.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Best-Ever Texas Sheet Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Water
• 3 tablespoon Cocoa powder
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 cup Chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 15x10-inch baking pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and granulated sugar.
3. In a saucepan, melt the butter, water, and cocoa powder. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
4. Pour the cocoa mixture over the flour mixture and stir until well combined.
5. Add the buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Mix until smooth.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
9. In a small saucepan, melt the butter for the frosting. Stir in the cocoa powder.
10. Remove from heat and stir in the powdered sugar, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
11. Pour the frosting over the warm cake and spread evenly.
12. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
13. Let the cake cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 40g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.