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Chocolate Texas sheet cake with glossy frosting and pecans

Classic Texas Sheet Cake


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  • Author: Myla
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 15 servings 1x

Description

Fudgy Texas sheet cake topped with warm chocolate frosting that soaks into the cake for a moist, rich dessert.


Ingredients

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2 cups flour

2 cups sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup butter

1 cup water

1/3 cup cocoa powder

1/2 cup buttermilk

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 cup butter

1/3 cup milk

1/3 cup cocoa powder

3 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1/2 cup pecans


Instructions

1. Mix dry ingredients.

2. Boil butter, water, cocoa.

3. Combine wet and dry.

4. Bake cake.

5. Prepare frosting.

6. Pour frosting over hot cake.

7. Let set and serve.

Notes

Pour frosting while cake is hot.

Do not overbake.

Store covered for moisture.

Enhances flavor after resting.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 410 kcal
  • Sugar: 40 g
  • Sodium: 220 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 62 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 55 mg