Texas Sheet Cake Recipe
This recipe creates a moist and decadent Texas Sheet Cake with a rich chocolate frosting.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup Dr. Pepper
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, oil, and eggs.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Stir in the Dr. Pepper.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Whisk in cocoa powder until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, whisking until smooth and creamy. Stir in milk and vanilla extract.
- Frost the cooled cake and enjoy!
Notes
This cake is best served at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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