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

Texas sheet cake is a beloved dessert that hails from the Lone Star State. It is a rich, moist, and decadent chocolate cake that is perfect for feeding a crowd. This classic recipe has been a staple at potlucks, gatherings, and family dinners for generations. With its fudgy frosting and tender crumb, it's no wonder why Texas sheet cake has become a beloved dessert in the southern states.

There are many variations of Texas sheet cake, but this recipe for Texas Sheet Cake IV is a tried ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup shortening
  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup butter
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 ½ cups confectioners' sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 1 - 10x15 jelly roll pan

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease and flour jelly roll pan or line with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking soda and white sugar. Set aside.
  • In a saucepan, heat 1/2 cup butter, shortening, coffee, and 1/4 cup cocoa until boiling. Stir frequently. Pour chocolate mixture over flour and sugar. Stir in buttermilk, eggs, baking soda and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Spread into jelly roll pan.
  • Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean.
  • While cake bakes, prepare frosting. Combine 1/2 cup butter or margarine, milk and 2 tablespoons cocoa in a saucepan. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Beat in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread warm frosting over cake as soon as it is taken from the oven. Cool.
  • Nutrition

    290 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 36mg
    • Sodium: 120mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 34g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 17mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 57mg