Texas Sheet Cake
This Texas Sheet Cake is rich, fudgy, and topped with a glossy chocolate glaze. It's easy to make and perfect for serving a crowd!
Equipment
- Sheet Pan (18x13 inches)
- Mixing Bowl
- Saucepan
Ingredients
Cake Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup water boiling
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Frosting
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a sheet pan.
- In a large bowl, mix flour and sugar.
- In a saucepan, bring butter, water, and cocoa powder to a boil. Pour over dry ingredients and mix well.
- Add buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Pour into sheet pan and bake for 20 minutes.
- For the frosting, melt butter and cocoa in a saucepan. Stir in milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Pour over warm cake.
Notes
Top with chopped pecans or walnuts for added texture and flavor!