Easy Texas Sheet Cake

Get your sweet cravings satisfied with this easy Texas sheet cake by Preppy Kitchen! The cake is incredibly moist and rich and covered with a chocolate frosting on top. It’s one of the easiest chocolate cakes that I have ever made at home. We had it last weekend for a birthday party, and wow, I couldn’t even describe how good it turned out. The pecans added crunch to the soft cake, making it the perfect sweet treat.

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If you never baked before, do not worry, as the steps are very easy to follow. All you need to do is combine all the ingredients, transfer them to a baking sheet, and it’s ready to go in the oven. You can serve this at parties, potlucks, or any celebration that you can think of. Everyone of all ages will surely get addicted to this simple dessert. Go ahead and try it at home now.

Best Texas Sheet Cake Ingredients

For the cake:

• 1 cup of water
• 1 cup of unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 2 cups of granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 cup of sour cream
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

For the frosting:

• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup of whole milk
• 1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
• 4 cups of powdered sugar
• 1 cup of finely chopped pecans (optional)

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How to Make Texas Sheet Cake

Step 1:

Start by preheating your oven to 350F and spraying an 18 x 13-inch rimmed sheet with baking spray.

Step 2:

Combine water, butter, and cocoa powder in a medium saucepan, then bring to a boil over medium heat. Keep stirring until smooth. Remove from heat.

Step 3:

In a large mixing bowl, add flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until combined. In a small mixing bowl, add sour cream and eggs, and whisk them together. Add the sour cream mixture to the flour mixture and beat with an electric mixer on a medium-speed setting.

Step 4:

Pour the warm butter mixture into the batter and carefully beat on the lowest setting until smooth.

Step 5:

Transfer the batter to the prepared sheet pan and spread it into an even layer.

Step 6:

Place inside the preheated oven and bake for about 15 to 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

Step 7:

While waiting for the cake, make the frosting. Combine butter, milk, and cocoa in a medium saucepan. Place it over medium-high heat and bring it to a boil. Stir it until it becomes smooth, then remove from heat.

Step 8:

Add the powdered sugar and whisk until the mixture becomes smooth. Add the pecans, if preferred. Immediately pour the mixture over the hot cake, and spread right away in an even layer. Let the cake cook completely before slicing it into pieces.

Easy Texas Sheet Cake