Texas Sheet Cake Recipe
A classic recipe for Texas Sheet Cake, a moist and decadent chocolate cake with a rich, fudgy frosting. Perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 cup margarine
- 1 cup water
- 4 Tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 6 Tablespoons milk
- 4 Tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- For the cake: Preheat the oven to 375F degrees. Butter and flour a 10”x15”x2″ baking pan. In a saucepan, bring 1 cup margarine, 1 cup water, and 4 Tablespoons cocoa powder to a boil. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Add flour, eggs, baking soda, sugar, and sour cream. Mix well. Pour batter into pan and bake for 22-25 minutes. Let cool.
- For the frosting: In a saucepan, bring margarine, milk, and cocoa powder to a boil. Remove from heat, add walnuts, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat well and pour over warm cake. Let cool until frosting sets. Cut and serve.
Notes
- This cake is best served at room temperature.
- You can omit the walnuts from the frosting if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Texas Sheet Cake, Chocolate Cake, Dessert Recipe
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