Texas Sheet Cake is a classic dessert known for its rich chocolate flavor and easy preparation. This recipe yields a large, decadent cake topped with a luscious chocolate frosting and toasted pecans.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
Rich Chocolate Flavor: The combination of cocoa powder and buttermilk creates a deeply chocolatey cake.
Simple Preparation: Made in a large sheet pan, this cake is easy to bake and perfect for feeding a crowd.
Delicious Frosting: The warm chocolate frosting poured over the warm cake creates a smooth and fudgy topping.
Crunchy Pecan Topping: Toasted pecans add a delightful crunch and nutty flavor, complementing the chocolate perfectly.
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup unsalted butter
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup water
For the Frosting:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Pecan Topping:
1/2 cup pecans, toasted and halved
Instructions:
