Texas Sheet Cake is a delicious and easy-to-prepare dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Here’s a recipe to make a classic Texas Sheet Cake:
Ingredients:
- 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
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the icing:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease a 15 x 10-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add water and cocoa powder and bring to a boil.
- Pour the cocoa mixture into the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Add the eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract, and beat until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the icing. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla extract, and bring to a boil.
- Remove the pan from heat and whisk in the powdered sugar until smooth.
- When the cake is done, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the hot icing over the cake, spreading it evenly.
- Let the cake cool completely before slicing and serving.
Enjoy your delicious Texas Sheet Cake!