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Irresistible Texas Sheet Cake

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A wonderfully moist chocolate cake topped with a luscious chocolate frosting that’s perfect for gatherings and evokes warm memories.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 15×10 inch sheet pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder; whisk until mixed.
  3. In another bowl, mix buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla until blended.
  4. Gradually add wet ingredients to the dry mixture; stir until combined. Slowly stir in boiling water.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick.
  6. For frosting, melt butter and combine with milk and cocoa in a saucepan; whisk until boiling. Remove from heat and mix in powdered sugar and vanilla.
  7. Once the cake is cool for 10 minutes, pour frosting over the warm cake and top with nuts if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/texas-sheet-cake/

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