Texas Sheet Cake
A deliciously rich and moist chocolate cake with a smooth, glossy frosting that’s perfect for any occasion. Texas Sheet Cake is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser!
Equipment
- Baking Pan
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup Cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 stick Unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 3 cups Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Add buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While the cake bakes, prepare the frosting: In a saucepan, melt butter and cocoa powder together over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and enough milk to reach your desired frosting consistency.
- Once the cake is done, remove from the oven and pour the warm frosting over the hot cake, spreading it evenly.
- Let the cake cool before cutting it into squares and serving.
Notes
This cake is perfect for any celebration, from family gatherings to special events. The frosting is smooth and rich, while the cake remains soft and moist.