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

If you're on the hunt for the perfect dessert that's both easy to make and sure to impress, look no further than Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake. This classic American dessert is a staple of Southern cuisine and is beloved for its rich, moist texture and indulgent chocolate flavor. Whether you're hosting a barbecue, potluck, or simply craving a sweet treat, this recipe is a must-have in your collection.

One of the best things about Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake is that it's incredibly simple ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup margarine
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup margarine
  • 6 tablespoons milk
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (16 ounce) box confectioners' sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 servings

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 15 1/2x10 1/2-inch jelly roll pan.
  • Bring water, 1 cup margarine, and 1/4 cup cocoa powder to a boil in a large saucepan; remove from heat and stir in flour, white sugar, and salt. Beat eggs, sour cream, and baking soda in a bowl; stir into flour mixture until just blended. Pour batter into prepared jelly roll pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 22 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring 1/2 cup margarine, milk, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, and vanilla extract to a boil in another saucepan; remove from heat and stir in confectioner's sugar until icing is smooth. Spread icing over cake immediately after removing from oven. Allow cake to cool before cutting and serving.
  • Nutrition

    358 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 22mg
    • Sodium: 292mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 54g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 42g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 25mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 76mg