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Moist Texas Sheet Cake Recipe with Rich Chocolate Frosting

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A quick and easy Texas sheet cake with a moist crumb and rich, glossy chocolate frosting, perfect for gatherings and everyday indulgence.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (240 g)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (45 g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (115 g), softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar (400 g)
  • 1 cup buttermilk (240 ml)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Frosting:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (115 g), melted
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (22 g)
  • 1/4 cup milk (60 ml), whole or almond milk
  • 3 cups powdered sugar (360 g), sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional, 60 g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch sheet pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in sugar and buttermilk. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally, and boil for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  4. Whisk in eggs and vanilla extract into the hot butter mixture until combined.
  5. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and fold together with a rubber spatula or mixer on low speed until smooth and lump-free.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan, spread evenly, and tap to release air bubbles.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  8. While baking, prepare frosting: melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in cocoa powder and milk. Bring to a gentle boil and remove from heat.
  9. Whisk in powdered sugar gradually until smooth and spreadable. Stir in vanilla extract and optional pecans.
  10. Pour warm frosting evenly over hot cake and spread if needed.
  11. Allow cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for smooth batter. Boil butter-sugar-buttermilk mixture for moist crumb. Add powdered sugar gradually to frosting to avoid lumps. Frost cake while warm for glossy finish. Pecans in frosting are optional. Let cake cool completely before slicing for best texture.

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