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Texas Sheet Cake
Donna

The Best Texas Sheet Cake Recipe

This is a classic. Follow these instructions step-by-step for the perfect Texas sheet cake.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 226

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 sticks butter (unsalted)
  • 4 Tablespoons cocoa
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup butter (1 stick) for frosting
  • 6 Tablespoons buttermilk for frosting
  • 1 pound confectioners sugar
  • 4 Tablespoons cocoa for frosting
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla for frosting

Equipment

  • Jelly roll pan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small mixing bowl
  • medium saucepan
  • wire rack
  • Non-stick cooking spray
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. Spray a jelly roll pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. In large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  4. In small mixing bowl, combine buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla. Set aside.
  5. In saucepan on medium heat, add butter, cocoa, and water. Bring this mixture to a boil, stirring frequently.
  6. Add saucepan mixture to the large bowl of dry mixture. Mix to combine.
  7. Quickly add the wet ingredients and mix.
  8. Pour mixture into jelly roll pan. Bake 15-20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Place on wire rack to cool and make the frosting.
  10. Melt in a saucepan, butter, 4 tablespoons cocoa and 6 tablespoons buttermilk and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
  11. Add confectioners sugar and vanilla and stir to combine.
  12. Pour evenly over warm cake.
  13. Let frosting cool, then cut and serve.