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Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake

May 28, 2015 by Cate 13 Comments

A classic recipe for Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake. This cake is a family favorite for my husband and I can see why – it is so decadent and delicious!
Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake | ChezCateyLou.com

I’m sharing a very special recipe with you today for a very special day…it is TheBetterHalf’s 30th Birthday! He’s finally as old as I am, at least for the next 6 months. He was complaining the other day about getting old. I told him he would get no sympathy from me! Welcome to 30 – it isn’t so bad!

I love celebrating birthdays on the blog – it is nice to have an excuse to make a decadent birthday treat (not that I need an excuse to bake…). Growing up, Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake was one of TheBetterHalf’s favorite desserts, so I got the recipe from his mom to make for his birthday. I was nervous to bake a family favorite, because I didn’t want to mess it up! Luckily, he said this chocolate sheet cake was just as good as he remembered it.

Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake | ChezCateyLou.com

Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake | ChezCateyLou.com

I can see why this was a family favorite recipe….this cake is GOOOOOOD. Dangerous in fact. I had to cut the cake into slices and freeze it pretty much right after the photoshoot because we couldn’t stop eating it! The cake is so light and fluffy. There is a hint of cinnamon in the batter, which gives a subtle flavor that tastes awesome with the cocoa! The icing reminds me of the taste of fudge, and the texture is incredible.

The one tricky part about making this cake is the icing. You want it to be super smooth so that the top of the cake can get that smooth, perfect texture but the powdered sugar can get lumpy. If you sift it first, and then whisk the warm frosting like crazy, you should be lump-free!

Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake | ChezCateyLou.com

Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake | ChezCateyLou.com

So, how cute is that spoon? I bought it for TheBetterHalf – I think I might like it more than him though! It is from For Such a Time Designs in case you need to get one for yourself!  I also got a custom Chez CateyLou spoon.  So cute!

Happy Birthday to my favorite person in the world! I hope you actually read this post!

We are going to Momofuku Ko tonight to celebrate!  We love David Chang (Ssam Bar is one of our favorite restaurants in the city) and can’t wait to try out this acclaimed restaurant for the first time!

Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake | ChezCateyLou.com

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Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake

Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake

A classic recipe for Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake. This cake is a family favorite for my husband and I can see why - it is so decadent and delicious!

Ingredients

    For the Cake
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter
  • 4 Tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 cup water, boiling
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • For the Frosting
  • 4 Tablespoons cocoa
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 6 Tablespoons milk
  • 1lb confectioners sugar, sifted
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour an 18x13 sheet pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
  3. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter with the cocoa, stirring occasionally, then add the boiling water. Bring mixture to a boil and boil for 30 seconds. Remove from heat and mix into the flour and sugar.
  4. Mix together buttermilk, eggs, cinnamon, baking soda, and vanilla. Then add to the flour/cocoa mixture and mix well.
  5. Pour into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 20-30 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the frosting so that you can frost the cake right when it comes out of the oven.
  6. For the Frosting
  7. Boil the cocoa, butter, and milk. Remove from heat and whisk in the powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla. Keep whisking until no lumps remain.
  8. Right when the cake comes out of the oven, pour the frosting on top of the cake and quickly spread evenly.
  9. Allow the cake to cool before serving.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Philadelphia Orchestra Cookbook via Susan B.

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Comments

  1. Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says

    May 28, 2015 at 12:09 pm

    Happy Birthday to your hubby! This sheet cake looks like the perfect way to celebrate!!
    Pinning!

    Reply
  2. Katie says

    May 28, 2015 at 12:13 pm

    This looks oh so delicious! I hope your hubby has a wonderful birthday!

    Reply
  3. Stephanie @ Back for Seconds says

    May 28, 2015 at 12:27 pm

    This is one of my favorite cakes! Yours looks perfect – great for a birthday!

    Reply
  4. Courtney @ NeighborFood says

    May 28, 2015 at 2:04 pm

    I agree! Texas sheet cake is suuuper dangerous. It’s been forever since I’ve made it but now I’m craving it!

    Reply
  5. Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says

    May 28, 2015 at 5:54 pm

    Gorgeous looking cake! I need a good birthday cake recipe, I feel like I’m jinxed when it comes to baking birthday cakes…they’re always fails 🙁 Looks super delicious and addictive!

    Reply
  6. Sara says

    May 29, 2015 at 1:08 am

    I love a good sheet cake, this looks so chocolately and delicious!

    Reply
  7. Amy@ Thoroughly Nourished Life says

    May 29, 2015 at 7:46 am

    Happy birthday to the Better Half! This sheet cake looks delicious! I can understand why it is so addictive 🙂 It won’t be long until it will be appearing in our kitchen for sure! And I hope you had a great time at dinner 🙂

    Reply
  8. Leah | Grain Changer says

    May 29, 2015 at 11:33 am

    Happy birthday to your hubby! Your night out sounds fantastic!! So jealous. And extra jealous of this cake!! My mom made Texas Sheet Cake for us a lot growing up, but I haven’t had it in forever. You’ve inspired me to give it a go — gluten-free of course 🙂

    Reply
  9. Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says

    May 30, 2015 at 8:41 am

    Such a great dessert for such a special day!

    Reply
  10. Zainab says

    May 31, 2015 at 9:10 pm

    Yay!! Happy belated birthday to the BetterHalf. 30 isn’t that bad at all. I am enjoying this first year in the 30s.

    Reply
  11. Jess @ Sweetest Menu says

    June 1, 2015 at 5:45 am

    Oh boy, talk about delish! This cake looks incredible! I have always wanted to try Texas sheet cake.

    Reply
  12. Lynn @ Fresh April Flours says

    June 1, 2015 at 5:59 pm

    The first time I had Texas sheet cake I was FLOORED. I think it’s the icing on the top that makes it so great for me. The crackles kill me! SO GOOD! It’s like the best brownie got with the best cake and made a dessert baby. Ugh. I die. I hope your hubby had a wonderful birthday!!

    Reply

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