The Best Texas Sheet Cake Recipe for a Decadent Family Treat
This recipe for Texas Sheet Cake is moist, chocolatey and perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, then stir in boiling water.
- Pour batter into a greased sheet pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- This cake is best stored covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- You can freeze the cake without frosting for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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