Original Texas Sheet Cake
This classic sheet cake features a rich, moist chocolate base baked in a large sheet pan, topped with a quick, warm, fudgy frosting and chopped pecans.
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Ingredients (Dry Ingredients)
| INGREDIENTS | AMOUNT |
| All purpose flour | 2 cups |
| Sugar | 2 cups |
| Baking soda | 1 tsp |
| Salt | 1/2 tsp |
Ingredients (Wet Ingredients)
| INGREDIENTS | AMOUNT |
| Buttermilk (See Note 1) | 1/2 cup |
| Large eggs | 2 |
| Vanilla | 1 tsp |
Ingredients (Cocoa Batter Mixture)
| INGREDIENTS | AMOUNT |
| Water | 1 cup |
| Butter | 1 cup |
| Unsweetened dark cocoa powder (See Note 2) | 1/2 cup |
Ingredients (Frosting)
| INGREDIENTS | AMOUNT |
| Butter | 1/2 cup |
| Unsweetened dark cocoa powder (See Note 2) | 1/4 cup |
| Buttermilk (See Note 1) | 1/3 cup |
| Powdered sugar | 2/1/2 cups |
| Vanilla | 1 tsp |
| Salt | Pinch |
| Chopped pecans | 1 cup |
How To Make Original Texas Sheet Cake:
Batter
Step 1: Combine Ingredients: Combine the 2 cups flour, 2 cups sugar, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt in one bowl. Combine the 1/2 cup buttermilk, 2 large eggs, and 1 tsp vanilla in another bowl.
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Step 2: Prepare Cocoa Mixture: In a saucepan, melt the 1 cup butter. Add the 1 cup water and whisk in the 1/2 cup cocoa powder, then bring the mixture to a boil. Remove from heat.
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Step 3: Mix Batter: Add the hot cocoa mixture to the dry ingredients and stir or use an electric beater to combine. Add the wet ingredients (buttermilk/egg/vanilla mix) and mix to combine into a smooth batter.
Step 4: Bake Cake: Pour the batter into a parchment paper lined 13×18 inch sheet pan. Bake in a 350F (175C) oven for 20 minutes.2
Frosting
Step 5: Prepare Frosting: In a saucepan, combine the 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup cocoa, and 1/3 cup buttermilk, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the 1 tsp vanilla, pinch of salt, and 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar until smooth.
Step 6: Finish and Cool: After the cake has baked, DO NOT COOL; pour the warm frosting on top and spread evenly. Sprinkle the 1 cup chopped pecans on top. Allow the cake to rest on a wire rack until the frosting is set.
