I used to spend a lot of time at my best friend’s house when we were in 9th grade. This is similar to a cake that we used to make while at her house. I had never heard of it before but they made it all the time. It is a thinner cake made in a sheet pan and you pour the frosting over the top while the cake is warm. It soaks up some of the frosting but it is sweet and very sugary.
Verdict:
This cake makes 24 servings. It is perfect for a family picnic, potluck, or work event that you need to take something to. The frosting makes like a glaze over the top once the frosting has soaked in for about 30-40 minutes.
It was perfect for my birthday. My family loved it and it brought back some great memories for me.
Texas Sheet Cake
An easy dessert to feed a large group.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup 1/2 and 1/2
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup butter
- 4 heaping tablespoons cocoa powder
Glaze:
- 3/4 cup butter plus 2 tablespoons
- 4 heaping tablespoons cocoa powder
- 6 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Have a large rimmed cookie sheet ready (do not grease).
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt. Stir together until well blended.
- In second bowl, mix the buttermilk, baking soda, vanilla and eggs. Beat with a fork until blended.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and add the cocoa. Stir to combine. Meanwhile, bring 1 cup water to a boil. When the butter is melted, pour the boiling water in the pan. Allow to boil up for a moment, then turn off the heat.
- Pour the chocolate mixture into the flour mixture. Stir together for a few minutes to cool the chocolate, then pour in the egg mixture. (If you pour the egg mixture in too soon the egg will get a scramble texture). Stir together until smooth, then pour into the rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes.
- While the cake is baking, make the glaze: Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the cocoa powder and stir until smooth. Add milk, vanilla and powdered sugar. Stir together until smooth and well combined.
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My mother always made this for group shares. I take it places too. Always gets rave reviews! Chocolate forevermore!
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I hadn’t had this in so long! Loved it!
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Chocolate is my friend. 😋💕
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Yes!
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I always loved this sheetcake. It’s the texture of the frosting that makes it so fun!
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It has that crinkly glaze on top and the silky temperature underneath.
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A delicious looking cake, Marci. Thanks for the share.
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Thanks!
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There is a whole series of these sheet cakes in different flavors. There is a white one, peanut butter one and pumpkin one. I have some of the recipes on cards from years ago. Just do a search I am sure you will find them. They are all very good and perfect for parties. Thanks for sharing your memories.
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Oooo, yes!!!! Thank you!
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never made it when we were at family gatherings but so glad you have rediscovered it.
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My grandma would fix chocolate sheet cake for my mom’s birthday when mom was growing up
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I love good memories that are associated with food.
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Granny used to make us sheet cakes. And they’re the fondest memories I have with Gran. We would devour the sheet cakes as soon as she says it’s ready. Good times.
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