Texas Sheet Cake
Texas Sheet Cake is a popular dessert in Texas and is often served at community gatherings and potluck dinners.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Texas Sheet Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Set aside.
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In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the water and cocoa powder, and bring to a boil while stirring constantly.
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Pour the hot cocoa mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix well.
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Add the buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and baking soda to the bowl and mix until smooth.
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Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the cocoa powder and milk, and bring to a boil while stirring constantly.
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Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the powdered sugar and chopped pecans until smooth.
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After removing the cake from the oven, immediately pour the hot frosting over the hot cake, spreading it evenly.
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Allow the cake to cool and set for about 30 minutes before serving.
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Dust with powdered sugar, if desired, and cut into squares to 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.
