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

Texas Sheet Cake VI is a classic Southern dessert that is sure to please any crowd. This rich and decadent chocolate cake is baked in a large sheet pan, making it perfect for feeding a crowd at events like potlucks, family gatherings, or parties. With its moist texture and fudgy icing, this cake is a beloved favorite in Texas and beyond.

One of the best things about Texas Sheet Cake VI is how easy it is to prepare. The batter comes together quickly and can be poured directly into the ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup hot brewed coffee
  • 1 cup butter
  • 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup butter
  • 6 tablespoons milk
  • 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 - 12x18 inch sheet pan

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 12x18 inch sheet pan. In a saucepan, combine coffee, 1 cup butter and 5 tablespoons cocoa. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and stir until smooth. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, white sugar, baking soda and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in eggs, sour cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix well, then beat in cocoa mixture. Spread into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Frost while still warm.
  • To make the Frosting: In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup butter, milk and 6 tablespoons cocoa. Bring to a boil, reduce temperature and stir until smooth. Remove from heat and blend in the confectioners' sugar. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla and chopped pecans. Spread on cake while still warm.

    • Nutrition

    710 cal.

    • Total Fat: 36g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 116mg
    • Sodium: 398mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 96g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 75g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 61mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 210mg

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