Texas Sheet Cake is a classic Southern dessert known for its rich, chocolatey flavor and tender, moist texture. Popular at potlucks, family gatherings, and church suppers, this cake has a unique preparation method where hot cocoa mixture is poured directly into the dry ingredients, creating an ultra-soft crumb. Topped with a warm, fudgy Butter Nut Frosting, it's a decadent and nostalgic treat that’s easy to make in large batches.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted )
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ lb butter (butter)
- 4 tbsp cocoa (heaping )
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla
For the Butter Nut Frosting:
- 1 cup pecans (chopped )
- ½ lb butter
- 16 oz powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 6 tbsp evaporated milk
- 4 tbsp heaping cocoa
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prep
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Grease a 15x10x2-inch pan.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, mix together sugar, flour, and salt.
Step 3: Prepare Cocoa Mixture
- In a heavy pan, bring butter, water, and cocoa to a boil.
- Remove from heat as soon as it boils.
Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry
- Pour hot cocoa mixture into dry ingredients and mix well.
- Add sour cream, eggs, baking soda, and vanilla.
- Mix until batter is smooth.
Step 5: Bake the Cake
- Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes.
Step 6: Make Frosting While Cake Bakes
- In a heavy pan, boil milk, butter, and cocoa until bubbly.
- Stir in nuts, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
- Mix until smooth.
Step 7: Frost the Cake
- Spread frosting immediately over the hot cake after removing from oven.
Tips
- Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter twist.
- Use walnuts if pecans aren’t available.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder to deepen the chocolate flavor.
- Frosting can be poured over a cooled cake for a thicker topping.
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 224mgPotassium: 83mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 62IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
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