Description
Texas Sheet Cake is a quintessential American dessert that brings joy and satisfaction to any gathering. This rich chocolate sheet cake is incredibly moist, making it an instant crowd-pleaser, topped with a luscious warm frosting that features crunchy pecans. Perfectly suited for birthdays, potlucks, or simply as a sweet indulgence at home, this cake stands out for its easy preparation and mouthwatering flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons whole milk
- 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup pecans (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 10×15 inch baking sheet.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat, then stir in water and cocoa powder; bring to a boil, then cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk together sour cream and eggs until smooth.
- In a stand mixer bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt; mix well.
- Add the sour cream mixture to dry ingredients followed by the cooled chocolate mixture; blend until combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 22–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, combine milk, cocoa powder, and butter in a saucepan; bring to a boil then remove from heat. Stir in confectioners' sugar and pecans until smooth.
- Frost the warm cake immediately after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 292
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 204mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 36mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing results. Feel free to substitute pecans with walnuts or omit nuts entirely based on preference.