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The BEST Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake

A moist and rich chocolate Texas sheet cake topped with a velvety chocolate icing, perfect for satisfying any chocolate craving.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 slices
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 sticks butter (real, salted)
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup black coffee or water
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 sticks butter (real, salted)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 dash salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1-lb box powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder

Instructions
 

  • Grease a 10x15 baking pan and preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk to incorporate and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in cocoa powder and coffee until smooth, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
  • Combine buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract in a bowl and mix well. Add to the flour mixture and whisk for one minute.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-22 minutes. Prepare icing while the cake cools slightly.
  • Combine milk, butter, and salt in a saucepan, heat until simmering, then stir in vanilla. Sift powdered sugar and cocoa, then mix with the milk mixture until smooth. Pour over the warm cake and let set before serving.

Notes

Let the cake rest for a few hours before serving to allow the icing to set properly.
Keyword chocolate