Description
Texas Sheet Cake is a beloved dessert that combines rich chocolate flavor with crunchy pecans, creating a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. This soft, homemade cake is topped with a warm, fudge-like pecan frosting that seeps into the cake, enhancing its moistness and flavor. Ideal for celebrations or just a sweet indulgence at home, Texas Sheet Cake is not only delicious but also easy to prepare. With minimal cleanup thanks to its sheet pan design, this cake feeds a crowd and can be customized to suit your taste. Whether served warm or at room temperature, this classic recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For the frosting: 6 tablespoons whole milk
- 5 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cups confectioners sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 10×15 inch baking pan.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in water and cocoa powder until boiling; set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream and eggs.
- In a stand mixer bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the sour cream mixture until smooth.
- Once cooled slightly, mix in the cocoa mixture until fully combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 22-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, boil milk, cocoa powder, and butter in a saucepan then stir in sugar and vanilla. Fold in pecans.
- Spread frosting over warm cake immediately after baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg