Texas Sheet Cake

Texas Sheet Cake is a beloved dessert known for its rich chocolate flavor and moist texture, often topped with a decadent chocolate frosting. Here’s a classic recipe to make Texas Sheet Cake:

Cake Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Frosting Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/3 cup whole milk or half-and-half
• 3-4 cups powdered sugar (adjust to desired consistency)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a large rimmed baking sheet (approximately 18×13 inches or similar).
2. Make the Cake:
   • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
3. Prepare the Chocolate Mixture:
   • In a medium saucepan, combine butter, water, and cocoa powder. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat once boiling.
4. Combine Wet Ingredients:
   • Pour the hot chocolate mixture over the dry ingredients in the bowl. Stir until well combined.
5. Add Buttermilk, Eggs, and Vanilla:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Add this mixture to the batter and stir until smooth.
6. Bake the Cake:
   • Pour the batter into the prepared baking sheet, spreading it out evenly.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Make the Frosting:
   • While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
   • Stir in cocoa powder and milk. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
8. Add Powdered Sugar and Vanilla:
   • Gradually whisk in powdered sugar until smooth and your desired consistency is reached. Stir in vanilla extract.
9. Frost the Cake:
   • Immediately pour the warm frosting over the warm cake as soon as it comes out of the oven.
   • Use a spatula to spread the frosting evenly over the cake.
10. Optional: Add Nuts:
    • Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts over the frosting, if desired.
11. Cool and Serve:
    • Allow the Texas Sheet Cake to cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.
12. Enjoy:
    • Serve slices of Texas Sheet Cake at room temperature. This cake is rich, moist, and perfect for any occasion!

Texas Sheet Cake is known for its simplicity and deliciousness, making it a popular choice for potlucks, parties, or family gatherings. Adjust the sweetness of the frosting to your taste by adding more or less powdered sugar.