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Texas Sheet Cake

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Boy oh boy, do I have a dessert for you! This Texas Sheet Cake is full of chocolaty goodness, and the perfect way to end our Cooking with Astrology “Virgo” Picnic!! I will warn you, it is really sweet…BUT…it is half the size of a regular Texas Sheet Cake…so that makes it okay…right? Just say yes, I love it when you agree with me. 🙂

A scaled down version of Texas Sheet Cake that is perfect for small gatherings or picnics

If you would like to make a full sheet cake, simply double all of the ingredients. The last thing I need sitting on my kitchen counter, is an 18 x 13 chocolate cake!! This cake is so moist, and delicious, and chocolaty, and way too dangerous to be within my fork’s reach. 😉

side view of a slice of Texas Sheet Cake on a blue plate

Are you drooling yet?

How to make Texas Sheet Cake:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 half baking sheet with baking spray…..

Texas Sheet Cake half sheet pan cookingwithcurls.com

They are sometimes referred to as brownie pans.

Place the butter in a large bowl, and beat until fluffy. Add the sugar, egg and buttermilk, and continue beating until fluffy and well combined….

Texas Sheet Cake butter cookingwithcurls.com

Add the flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, and baking soda. Beat until thoroughly combined…..

Texas Sheet Cake cocoa cookingwithcurls.com

Those are cocoa nibs, not chocolate chips. 😉 Add the hot espresso/coffee and beat again until combined…..

Texas Sheet Cake espresso cookingwithcurls.com

Pour batter into prepared pan and tap on counter to release air bubbles…..

Texas Sheet Cake bake cookingwithcurls.com

Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, until toothpick comes out almost clean. You want the cake to be moist, not dry. 😉

Just before cake is done baking, place butter in a large bowl and melt in the microwave, about 20 to 30 seconds. Add the cocoa powder and beat to combine…..

Texas Sheet Cake butter frosting cookingwithcurls.com

Add the milk, vanilla, and powdered sugar…..

Texas Sheet Cake milk cookingwithcurls.com

and beat until light and fluffy…..

Texas Sheet Cake mix frosting cookingwithcurls.com

Stir in the toasted pecans, and spread over warm cake…..

Texas Sheet Cake frosting cookingwithcurls.com

Place cake on a wire rack and allow to cool before serving. Cut into 12 insanely large squares…..

Texas Sheet Cake on a blue plate with a glass of milk in the background

and serve with one fork…because you will not want to share! 😉

One more look at the full Cooking with Astrology “Virgo” Picnic…..

Cooking with Astrology Virgo Picnic | cookingwithcurls.com | Blackberry Passion Tea Lemonade, Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches, Tangy and Sassy Barbecue Sauce, Texas Sheet Cake, Bacon Potato Salad

Enjoy!!

A scaled down version of Texas Sheet Cake that is perfect for small gatherings or picnics

Texas Sheet Cake

A scaled down version of Texas Sheet Cake that is perfect for small gatherings or picnics!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate, cake, recipe, frosting, pecans
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 260kcal
Author: Lisa Johnson

Ingredients

Cake

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup buttermilk I used coconut milk with 1/4 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • cup good quality cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup espresso or strong brewed coffee

Frosting

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • cup good quality cocoa powder
  • 3 Tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ½ cup finely chopped toasted pecans

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 baking sheet (half baking sheet) with baking spray, set aside.
  • Beat butter in a large bowl until fluffy.
  • Add the sugar, egg, buttermilk, continue beating until thoroughly combined.
  • Stir in the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, vanilla, and cinnamon. Beat until thoroughly combined.
  • Add the hot espresso/coffee, and beat until combined.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan, and tap on the counter to remove air bubbles.
  • Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until toothpick comes out almost clean. Remove from oven and set aside.
  • When cake is almost finished baking, start the frosting. Melt the butter in a large bowl.
  • Stir in cocoa powder, then beat until combined.
  • Add the milk, vanilla, and powdered sugar, beat until thoroughly combined.
  • Stir in the toasted pecans and pour over warm cake.
  • Use an offset spatula to spread the frosting evenly over the cake.
  • Cool on a wire rack.
  • Cut into 12 large squares and serve.

Notes

For a Full Sheet Cake - double all ingredients and bake in an 18 x 13 pan for 18 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 59mg | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 445IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.8mg

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7 Comments

  1. Wow, a Virgo picnic! And I happen to be one! AND a Texan! This is one of my favorite cakes, and the one I always have to make my girls when I visit down home. I’ve been making them since I was 16. VERY long time! lol….I’ve never seen it put together like this.
    I’ve always started with a hot mixture, and the batter is very thin. I bake them in a 9×13 cake pan, and pour the icing on hot. I’m intrigued about making them this way, though. Definitely will pin it to try!
    Thanks, Lisa!

  2. Beautiful (you AND the cake!). There’s nothing I enjoy more than good ol’ Texas Sheet Cake, and I love your sub of coconut milk/acv!! Thank you for sharing this with us at Treasure Box Tuesday- pinned! 🙂

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