Description

Texas Sheet Cake is a chocolate lover’s dream come true! This rich, moist cake features a buttery texture and is topped with a creamy frosting that perfectly complements its deep chocolate flavor. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday celebration or just a cozy night in, this classic dessert will steal the show and leave your guests craving more!

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
½ cup cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
1 cup buttermilk
4 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
8 oz cream cheese (softened for frosting)
Milk (for adjusting frosting consistency)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a large baking pan (18×13 inches) with nonstick spray or butter.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
In another bowl, cream the butter until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix until fluffy.
Mix in buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla until fully integrated.
Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
While the cake cools, prepare the frosting by mixing cream cheese until smooth and gradually adding powdered sugar and milk to achieve desired consistency.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
Calories: 280
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: For added flavor, consider substituting part of the all-purpose flour with almond flour or adding chopped nuts. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.