Texas Sheet Cake Recipe
This texas sheet cake recipe is a soft and rich chocolate cake baked in a large pan and topped with smooth chocolate frosting. It is easy to make with simple ingredients and perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium saucepan
- Whisk or spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Sheet pan
- Oven
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup butter
- 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For frosting
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup milk
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and baking soda until combined
- In a saucepan, heat butter, cocoa powder, and milk until smooth but not boiling
- Pour the warm chocolate mixture into the dry ingredients and mix well
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition
- Stir in vanilla extract until the batter is smooth
- Grease a sheet pan and pour the batter evenly
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180 C until the center is set, about 20 to 25 minutes
- While the cake bakes, prepare the frosting by heating butter, cocoa powder, and milk in a saucepan
- Remove from heat and stir in powdered sugar until smooth
- Pour the warm frosting over the hot cake and spread evenly
- Let the cake cool slightly before cutting and serving
Notes
Do not overbake to keep the cake moist
Pour frosting while the cake is still warm for best texture
Measure ingredients carefully for best results
Let the cake cool slightly before slicing to avoid breaking
