My 14 year old daughter made Texas Sheet Cake last night

Discover the joy of baking with the classic Texan treat known as Texas Sheet Cake. This beloved dessert is famous for its rich chocolate flavor and simple, yet indulgent preparation. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving a sweet treat, Texas Sheet Cake promises to satisfy your chocolate cravings with every bite.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a large baking sheet.
2. Mix together the all-purpose flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
3. In a saucepan, melt the butter with the unsweetened cocoa powder over medium heat, stirring until smooth.
4. Add the water to the butter-cocoa mixture and bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
5. Combine the butter-cocoa mixture with the flour mixture, stirring until smooth and well combined.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, and vanilla extract.
7. Add the buttermilk mixture to the chocolate batter, stirring until fully incorporated.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared baking sheet, spreading it out evenly.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Frosting:

1. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Stir in the cocoa powder and milk, and bring to a boil.
3. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
5. Stir in the chopped pecans.
6. Pour the warm frosting over the baked cake, spreading evenly.
7. Allow the cake to cool completely before serving.