Texas Sheet Cake
350kcal
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
For the Frosting
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare an 18x13-inch sheet pan by greasing and flouring it to prevent sticking.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl: flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In a saucepan, mix the butter, water, and cocoa powder. Bring it to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Pour the hot mixture into your dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Add eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream into the batter and mix until smooth.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared sheet pan, spreading it evenly.
- Place the pan in your preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Melt the butter for the frosting in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in cocoa powder and milk, bringing this mixture to a boil.
- Remove frosting from heat and whisk in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
- Carefully remove the cake from the oven and pour the warm frosting over the hot cake, spreading it evenly.
- Allow the cake to cool before slicing it into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Serving1sliceCalories350kcalCarbohydrates50gProtein4gFat15gSaturated Fat9gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat3gCholesterol50mgSodium150mgPotassium160mgFiber1gSugar30gVitamin A500IUCalcium50mgIron1mg
Notes
For enhanced chocolate flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder. Avoid overmixing for a light texture.