Texas Sheet Cake
Texas Sheet Cake is a rich, decadent dessert that combines a moist chocolate cake with a melt-in-your-mouth chocolate frosting, making it a beloved treat for gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
For the cake
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup butter
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the frosting
- 6 tablespoons milk
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 18x13-inch baking pan.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine water, butter, and cocoa powder. Stir occasionally and bring to a boil.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt, whisking until well combined.
- In a smaller bowl, mix sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Once the chocolate mixture is boiling, remove from heat and pour over the flour mixture. Mix gently until no lumps remain.
- Pour the batter into the greased baking pan and spread it evenly.
Baking
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Frosting
- While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting by combining milk, cocoa powder, and butter in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
- Stir in powdered sugar until smooth.
Finishing
- Pour the hot frosting over the cake as soon as it comes out of the oven. Spread evenly with a spatula.
- Let the frosting set for about 10 minutes before slicing the cake.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. Pairs well with milk or coffee. For variations, consider adding nuts to the frosting or swapping vanilla for almond extract.