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Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake Recipe

A rich and moist chocolate cake 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 unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup water boiling
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Frosting

  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 3 ½ 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.
  3. In a saucepan, melt butter. Add cocoa powder and boiling water. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
  4. Pour the cocoa mixture over the flour mixture and stir until combined.
  5. Add buttermilk, beaten eggs, baking soda, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
  7. While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting. Melt butter in a saucepan. Add cocoa powder and milk, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
  8. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
  9. Pour the frosting over the warm cake and spread evenly.
  10. Let the cake cool before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Cake, Chocolate, Texas Sheet Cake
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