Description
This Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake is rich, fudgy, and unbelievably easy to make. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or any chocolate craving.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 6 tbsp milk (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 13×18-inch sheet pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- Melt butter in a saucepan, add water and cocoa, and simmer gently.
- Combine hot mixture with dry ingredients, then add buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla. Mix gently.
- Pour batter into pan and bake 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Melt butter for frosting, whisk in cocoa and milk, then add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Pour warm frosting over cake and spread evenly.
- Let cool slightly, slice, and serve warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: baking
- Cuisine: American