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Texas Sheet Cake Recipe

This Texas Sheet Cake is a rich, chocolatey delight that's perfect for any occasion.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Cake

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 cups Sugar
  • 1 cup Butter unsalted
  • 1 cup Water
  • ¼ cup Cocoa powder unsweetened
  • ½ cup Buttermilk
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt

Frosting

  • ½ cup Butter unsalted
  • ¼ cup Cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 6 tablespoon Milk
  • 4 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking sheet.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar. Set aside.
  3. In a saucepan, melt butter. Add water and cocoa powder. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
  4. Pour the cocoa mixture over the flour mixture. Stir to combine.
  5. Add buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes.
  7. For the frosting, melt butter in a saucepan. Add cocoa powder and milk. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
  8. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
  9. Pour the frosting over the warm cake. Let it cool before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1.5mg

Keywords

Cake, Chocolate, Texas
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