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A rich and moist Texas Sheet Cake recipe, featuring a fudgy chocolate cake topped with velvety chocolate frosting and crunchy toasted pecans. A fork takes a bite, showcasing the soft texture and decadent layers of this classic Southern dessert.

Easy Texas Sheet Cake Recipe

A Texas Sheet Cake Recipe is a generous chocolate dessert featuring a moist buttermilk cake topped with warm, fudgy frosting and pecans. This Southern classic feeds a crowd and comes together in under 45 minutes.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Texas Sheet Cake Recipe
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Calories: 367kcal
Cost: $16

Equipment

  • 18x13 inch sheet pan or jelly roll pan
  • Medium saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk and spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Frosting:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 6 tablespoons milk
  • 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans optional

Instructions

For the Cake:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease 18x13 inch sheet pan.
  • Mix flour, sugar, and salt in large bowl.
  • Boil butter, water, and cocoa in saucepan.
  • Pour hot mixture over dry ingredients; mix well.
  • Beat in eggs one at a time.
  • Add buttermilk, baking soda, and vanilla.
  • Pour into pan. Bake 20-25 minutes.

For the Frosting:

  • Heat butter, cocoa, and milk until butter melts.
  • Remove from heat; add sugar and vanilla.
  • Pour over hot cake.
  • Sprinkle with pecans if using.

Notes

  • Cake is done when toothpick comes out clean
  • Pour frosting while cake is still hot
  • Cool completely before cutting
  • Keeps 4 days at room temperature
  • Can freeze up to 3 months

Nutrition

Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 38g | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg