Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake - The richest, most delicious chocolate cake on the PLANET with moist chocolate cake and a decadent fudge frosting. An absolute must-try for chocolate lovers!
Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake
We had another birthday this week! My Baby Boy turned THREE! Baby Boy is my chocolate fiend, so this Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake is perfect for him. Seriously people. This is the richest, chocolatey-est cake on the planet. Pictures just do NOT do it justice. If you're a choco-holic, you absolutely must try this cake. Moist, rich chocolate cake is topped with a decadent fudge frosting. It's just amazing.
Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake is also really simple to make, right down to the short 15 minute baking time!
Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake Recipe
Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake
Ingredients
Cake
- 2 cups flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 sticks 1 cup butter
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup water
- 2 eggs well beaten
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Frosting/ Glaze
- 1 stick ½ cup butter
- ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons milk or half & half
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 pound powdered sugar about 3 ½ cups
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
For the Cake
- Mix together flour and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
- In a medium saucepan, add butter, water, and ¼ cup cocoa powder. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add to flour mixture.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, baking soda, and vanilla. Mix until everything is incorporated.
- Add egg mixture to chocolate-flour mixture and stir until everything is fully combined.
- Bake at 350° on a greased baking sheet for about 15 minutes until cooked through.
Directions for Frosting/Glaze:
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan.
- Stir in milk and cocoa powder.
- Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Whisk in powdered sugar.
- Pour over warm cake. Allow to cool completely before serving.
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Erlene says
Yum.Looks wonderful and very chocolatey.
Michelle says
Thank you, and thanks for stopping in.
Kristen says
Wow this cake looks amazing! I am actually the chocolate fiend in my house, and think it's officially time to graduate from the cake mix box. Pinned this from Bloggers Brag.
Michelle says
Thanks for stopping in and pinning! This cake is far superior to any chocolate box cake I've had. And it's pretty easy too. My dad makes a similar one, and he's... not so great in the kitchen. Lol But it turns out delicious for him. Definitely give it a try.
Corina Ramos says
Hi there Michelle,
I found your post on the Mommy Monday blog hop. It's nice to meet you.
Thank you for sharing this recipe...I love chocolate and this one sounds so so good!
Hope you had a great Monday!
Michelle says
Thanks for stopping in! It's nice to meet you too 🙂
Kara says
This was my favorite chocolate cake growing up. That melted frosting on the warm cake is oh so yummy!
Joani says
Have made this several times now, and am finding that it needs to bake 25 minutes, as opposed to the 15 minutes stated. Could have some to do with altitude, but just a note, be sure to check with toothpick! Otherwise the recipe is spot on an oh, so, yummy! Always a hit at the office!!
Lora says
Hi! What size baking sheet do I use?
Michelle says
Like a rimmed cookie sheet. I only have half sheet sizes, so 12"x17"
Sara says
I’ve made this recipe countless times. It’s a delicious crowd pleaser and is simple to make. I recommend adding toasted chopped pecans on top of the cooked cake then pouring the glaze over. I also recommend using a rich Mexican vanilla for a more authentic Texas flavor. Thank you for sharing this!
Michelle says
I love those suggestions! Thanks for stopping in!