Texas Sheet Cake (from Aunt Dorothy)
Indulge in a decadent treat with this delightful sheet cake recipe. A moist chocolate cake base topped with a rich cocoa frosting and crunchy nuts creates a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or satisfying your sweet tooth cravings, this easy-to-make sheet cake is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- :
- 1 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 cup water
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- :
- ¼ cup vegetable shortening
- 6 tablespoons whole milk
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan.
- Make the Cake: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the water and cocoa powder, increase the heat to medium, and whisk until the mixture reaches a bowl. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Make a well in the center, add the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla, and whisk them together. Add the chocolate mixture and gently whisk to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Pour into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs attached, 18 to 22 minutes.
- Make the Frosting: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the milk and cocoa powder and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat, whisk in the vanilla and powdered sugar until smooth. If using, stir in the chopped nuts.
- Immediately pour the frosting over the warm cake, using an offset spatula to gently spread it evenly over the surface. Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes so the frosting can set, then serve warm or at room temperature.
Cook Time
22M
Prep Time
PT15M
Yield
12 servings
Nutrition
- Calories: 533 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 75 g
- Protein Content: 4 g
- Fat Content: 26 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 14 g
- Cholesterol Content: 75 mg
- Sodium Content: 173 mg
- Fiber Content: 2 g
- Sugar Content: 59 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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