Chocolate Sheet Cake
The first chocolate cake recipe dates back to 1764, making it one of the oldest cake recipes in history.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.
Chocolate Sheet Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
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Stir in boiling water and mix until the batter is smooth.
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Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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While the cake is baking, prepare the chocolate frosting. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in cocoa powder and milk until smooth.
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Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until the frosting is smooth.
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Once the cake is done, let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Spread the chocolate frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
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Slice and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 35g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
