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Texas Sheet Cake

A classic Texas dessert that's rich, moist, and perfect for any gathering.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Cake

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup butter unsalted
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Frosting

  • ½ cup butter unsalted
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 6 tablespoon milk
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking sheet.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar.
  3. In a saucepan, melt butter. Add water and cocoa powder. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
  4. Pour cocoa mixture over flour mixture and stir until combined.
  5. Stir in buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, vanilla, and salt. Mix well.
  6. Pour batter into prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  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 until smooth.
  9. Pour frosting over warm cake. Let cool before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Cake, Chocolate, Texas
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