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Texas Sheet Cake Recipe

Irresistibly Moist Texas Sheet Cake Recipe for Easy Baking

This Texas Sheet Cake Recipe is a comforting and easy to make dessert, perfect for gatherings and special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 24 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can use gluten-free flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt sea salt can provide a delightful twist
  • 1 cup sour cream can substitute with plain yogurt
  • 4 large eggs can replace with flax eggs
  • 1 cup unsalted butter can use margarine
  • 1 cup water can substitute with milk
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Dutch-processed cocoa can be used
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda use baking powder if out
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract almond extract can be used as substitute
For the Icing
  • ½ cup unsalted butter margarine can be used
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup milk almond milk or oat milk can be used
  • 3-4 cups powdered sugar coconut powdered sugar can be used

Equipment

  • 13x18-inch sheet pan
  • mixing bowls
  • medium saucepan
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 13x18-inch sheet pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, 2 cups of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Whisk thoroughly.
  3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 cup of butter, 1 cup of cocoa powder, and 1 cup of water. Stir until smooth.
  4. Pour the cocoa mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat together 4 eggs, 1 cup of sour cream, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Add to the chocolate batter and mix until smooth.
  6. Pour the batter into the greased sheet pan and bake for 18-20 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  7. While the cake bakes, melt ½ cup of butter, ¼ cup of cocoa powder, and ¼ cup of milk in the same saucepan. Whisk in 3-4 cups of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla until smooth.
  8. Once the cake is out of the oven, pour the icing over the top while still warm and spread evenly.
  9. Cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing into squares for serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use real unsalted butter for a rich flavor and opt for high-quality cocoa for best results. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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