Description
This Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake is a rich, moist, crowd-pleasing dessert with a tender crumb and glossy chocolate frosting. Baked in a large sheet pan, it’s perfect for celebrations, potlucks, or anytime you need a dependable chocolate treat.
Ingredients
- For the cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 10 x 15-inch (25 x 38 cm) rimmed sheet pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter with water and cocoa powder until it begins to simmer.
- Pour the hot chocolate mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until smooth.
- Add eggs, egg yolks, sour cream, and vanilla. Mix until glossy and well combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 18–22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While cake bakes, prepare frosting: In a saucepan, melt butter with milk and cocoa powder over medium heat, stirring until smooth.
- Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Pour warm frosting over hot cake and spread evenly.
- Let the cake cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans to the frosting for crunch.
- Replace some water with brewed coffee to enhance chocolate flavor.
- Use dark cocoa powder for a deeper chocolate taste.
- Let the frosting soak slightly into the warm cake for best texture.
- Plain yogurt can substitute for sour cream if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
