How to Make Grandma's Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the comfort of a homemade dessert, especially when it's a family recipe that's been passed down through the generations. Grandma's Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake is one of those timeless classics that always brings a smile to your face and warms your heart. This rich and moist chocolate cake is beloved by everyone who tries it, and it's a staple at family gatherings and potlucks. So, if you're looking to recreate a taste of nostalgia or simply want to indulge in a delic...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup salted butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 6 tablespoons milk
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 1 10x15-inch cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x15-inch cake pan.
  • Prepare the cake: Combine butter, water, and cocoa powder in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until butter has melted and mixture comes to a boil. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, mix flour, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl. Beat buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl.
  • Add melted butter mixture to flour mixture, then add buttermilk-egg mixture and beat until thoroughly combined. Pour into the prepared cake pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Remove cake from the oven and cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
  • While the cake bakes, make the frosting: Combine butter, milk, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until butter melts, then stir in powdered sugar.
  • Spread frosting over the warm cake.
  • Nutrition

    259 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 47mg
    • Sodium: 170mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 27g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 20mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 55mg