Description
Texas Sheet Cake is a crowd-pleasing dessert that combines a soft, moist chocolate cake with a rich, fudge-like pecan frosting. This delightful treat is perfect for any gathering, from birthdays to casual family get-togethers. With its generous servings and easy preparation, it’s an ideal choice for those looking to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. The combination of cocoa powder and crunchy pecans creates a decadent flavor profile that satisfies every chocolate lover’s cravings. Enjoy this classic American dessert warm or at room temperature, and watch it disappear from the dessert table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons whole milk
- 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cups confectioners sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10×15-inch baking sheet.
- In a saucepan, melt butter, then add water and cocoa powder, bringing it to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a small bowl, whisk sour cream and eggs together.
- In your stand mixer bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Mix in the sour cream mixture until well combined.
- Gradually add the cooled chocolate mixture to the batter until fully mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 22–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- For the frosting, combine milk, cocoa powder, and butter in a saucepan; bring to a boil then remove from heat. Stir in confectioners’ sugar and vanilla; fold in chopped pecans.
- Spread frosting over the warm cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (100g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg