Texas Sheet Cake is a classic dessert that’s loved by many! Here’s a recipe to make it:
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
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 13×18 inch baking sheet.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the water and cocoa powder, and whisk until the mixture is smooth and heated through.
- Pour the melted butter mixture over the flour mixture, and stir until everything is well combined.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then add the buttermilk and vanilla extract. Mix until everything is well incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking sheet, and smooth out the top with a spatula.
- Bake the cake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the cocoa powder and whisk until the mixture is smooth and heated through.
- Add the milk and vanilla extract, and whisk until everything is well combined.
- Gradually whisk in the powdered sugar until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes. Spread the frosting evenly over the warm cake.
- Let the cake cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.
Enjoy your delicious Texas Sheet Cake!