Description
Rich chocolate Texas sheet cake delivers pure indulgence through its moist, tender crumb and silky chocolate frosting. Quick chocolate lovers will adore this classic Southern dessert that melts in your mouth with intense cocoa flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (473 ml) sugar
- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (227 g) butter (for cake)
- 1 cup (237 ml) water
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup (25 g) cocoa powder (for cake)
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ cup (60 ml) sour cream
- ¼ cup (57 g) butter (for frosting)
- ¼ cup (25 g) cocoa powder (for icing)
- 1 box (454 g) sifted confectioners’ sugar
- ¼ cup plus 2 tbsps (89 ml) milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to 350°F (175°C) and meticulously coat a 13×18-inch sheet pan with butter or cooking spray.
- Cocoa Base: Melt butter, water, and cocoa powder in a saucepan over medium heat, whisking until a silky, uniform mixture forms.
- Dry Ingredients: Combine sugar, flour, and salt in a large mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution.
- Batter Formation: Pour the molten cocoa mixture into dry ingredients, stirring vigorously to create a consistent batter.
- Egg Integration: Whisk eggs and baking soda into the mixture, blending thoroughly until a smooth consistency develops.
- Final Mixing: Fold in sour cream and vanilla extract, stirring until the batter achieves a glossy, even texture.
- Baking Process: Spread the batter evenly across the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick emerges with minimal crumbs.
- Icing Creation: In a saucepan, combine butter, cocoa powder, and milk, bringing to a gentle boil while continuously stirring.
- Icing Finish: Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes perfectly smooth.
- Cake Completion: Pour warm icing over the hot cake, allowing it to cascade down the sides. Optionally, sprinkle chopped pecans while the icing is still warm.
- Serving: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan for approximately one hour before slicing into delectable squares.
Notes
- Prevent Dry Cake: Measure ingredients precisely and avoid overmixing to maintain moisture and tenderness.
- Cocoa Powder Tip: Use high-quality unsweetened cocoa for rich, deep chocolate flavor and smooth texture.
- Icing Consistency Check: Whisk powdered sugar gradually to achieve a glossy, pourable icing without lumps.
- Pan Preparation Hack: Use parchment paper for easy cake removal and clean cutting of perfect squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg