How to Make Tex-Mex Sheet Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Tex-Mex cuisine is known for its bold and flavorful dishes that combine elements of traditional Mexican food with a touch of Texan influence. One dish that perfectly embodies this fusion of flavors is the Tex-Mex Sheet Cake. This dessert takes the classic sheet cake and infuses it with the delicious and spicy flavors that are characteristic of Tex-Mex cooking.

With its rich chocolate base and a hint of heat from added spices, the Tex-Mex Sheet Cake is a unique and indulgent treat that...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup margarine
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
  • cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup margarine
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
  • ⅔ cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup slivered, toasted almonds

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 15
  • Yield: 1 - 10x15 inch jelly roll pan

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 10x15 inch jelly roll pan. Combine the flour, baking soda, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, melt 1 cup margarine. Stir in water, 1/4 cup cocoa and 1 tablespoon instant coffee. Bring mixture to a boil, then remove from heat.
  • Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in the cocoa mixture, then stir in 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk, eggs and vanilla. Mix until blended.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched. Allow to cool.
  • For the coffee glaze: In a small saucepan, melt 1/4 cup margarine. Mix in 1/4 cup cocoa, 1 tablespoon instant coffee and sweetened condensed milk, and confectioners' sugar. Stir until blended. Fold in the almonds. Spread glaze over warm cake.
  • Nutrition

    449 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 32mg
    • Sodium: 379mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 58g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 41g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 117mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 265mg