{"id":201744,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-16T00:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/texas-sheet-cake\/"},"modified":"2024-09-07T22:38:00","modified_gmt":"2024-09-08T03:38:00","slug":"texas-sheet-cake","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/texas-sheet-cake\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Sheet Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"
Aptly named Texas sheet cake, this larger-than-life dessert is dripping with rich chocolaty goodness from the inside out. Sheet cakes are known for being simple to throw together, and even though this one is extra large, it’s still a breeze to make. You’ll start the cake on the stovetop by forming a decadent chocolate sauce and then adding ingredients to make the batter more cake-like. Once it’s baked, the cake is topped with a creamy, deep chocolate icing that’s sweet, rich and absurdly delicious. Make the final cake your own by adding crushed cookies, chopped nuts or a drizzle of caramel sauce<\/a> and a dollop of fresh whipped cream<\/a>.<\/p>\n Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, water and cocoa, and bring the mix to a boil. Remove it from the heat. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt, then add this dry mixture to the cocoa mixture. Stir in the sour cream until smooth.<\/p>\n Pour the batter into a greased 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a rack to cool completely.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:\u00a0<\/em>It’s popular to use a nonstick sheet pan for a Texas sheet cake. Don’t skimp on greasing your pan, even if it is nonstick. The easiest option for greasing a pan is to spritz it lightly with cooking spray.<\/p>\n In a small saucepan, melt the butter, then add the milk and cocoa. Bring this slowly to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove the pan from the heat. Whisk in the confectioners’ sugar and vanilla until smooth. Pour the icing over the warm cake.<\/p>\n It’s possible to keep a sheet cake in the sheet pan that it was cooked in, in which case it’s incredibly easy to store. Simply wrap the top well in plastic wrap, and find space for the cake, pan and all, in the fridge. You can also wrap it or store it in an airtight container on the counter.<\/p>\n If you leave it on the counter, it will last for up to three days. If you store it in the fridge, it will last five to six days.<\/p>\n Yes. This recipe for Texas sheet cake is particular easy to freeze if you bake it in a foil sheet pan. A foil sheet pan (with a cover) has superior thermal conductivity, which helps to freeze the cake uniformly and reduces the risk for freezer burn. A sheet cake will last up to six months in the freezer.<\/p>\n For the best results, keep the cake in its pan for 10 minutes, then invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely. You can place it back into the pan for easy storage or transportation once it’s cool. This also works well for keeping the icing process clean, as the sides of the pan will keep any drippy icing from escaping.<\/p>\n If you’re making this giant cake for a party, you might be wondering what else to serve with it. While we love a nice cold glass of milk with a piece of this delectable cake, that’s not always the best for serving at a party. Consider drizzling a thick thread of salted caramel sauce<\/a> over the top of the cake, and serve a heaping spoonful of homemade vanilla ice cream<\/a> along with it. And if you want to keep the Texas theme going, pick a few of your favorites from this list of Lone Star-worthy recipes<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you’re serving a large number of people, this Texas sheet cake recipe is the way to go. Due to the extra-large size of this sheet-style cake, you should easily be able to serve 15 to 16 people. Bonus: If you’re preparing for a larger gathering, this recipe doubles easily.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This chocolaty delight was one of my favorites growing up. The Texas sheet cake is so moist and the icing so sweet that everyone who samples it wants a copy of the recipe. \u2014Susan Ormond, Jamestown, North Carolina<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":2115597,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[303971,304158,305744,306980,307013,304328,304288,305487,304338,304515,306194,303966,304368,303887,306848,304347,304268,304558,324623,305819,303994,304150,303883],"categories-v2":[308500,310461,309438,311389,310014,311415,310057,308988,308984,308481,259620,310796,308992,308880,312060,308495,308745,308478,309603,308998,259483,308910,309177,311449,308528,309434,308476],"coauthors":[343493],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Pineapple Sheet Cake","post_link":"\/recipes\/pineapple-sheet-cake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/exps3833_5SD153598C11_04_2b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chocolate-Peanut Butter Sheet 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Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Whisk in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Pour over warm cake. Cool completely on a wire rack."}],"recipeYield":"15 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Tana Baer"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 418 calories","fatContent":"14g fat (9g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"35mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"266mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"72g carbohydrate (57g sugars","fiberContent":"1g fiber)","proteinContent":"3g protein. 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Didn't make one whit of difference-- this cake is moist delicious and totally delightful. I will definitely make this one again.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-01-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"asnunez"},"reviewBody":" This is a good cake but VERY different. This recipe IS missing the 1 teaspoon Cinnamon from the original recipe as well as the chopped pecans. The original recipe also uses buttermilk in the cake AND the frosting. Think We\u2019ll be sticking to our 1950-ish recipe. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-05-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedPalmtree"},"reviewBody":"Was in a hurry when I googled this and thought it was the normal Texas sheet cake. Thought it was weird that there were no eggs but was already in the middle making it. It is an ugly looking cake and was not level after baking. Flavor and texture not nearly as good as the normal Texas sheet cake with eggs. Very disappointed.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-01-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeHat"},"reviewBody":"Use the Betty Crocker Texas Sheet Cake recipe. It has 2 eggs and uses buttermilk instead of sour cream. The icing calls for chopped nuts. Take it from a Texan, the recipe posted here is not what you want to bake and eat.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-04-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleBeer"},"reviewBody":"I decided to try this recipe because I didn't have any eggs in the house. We thought this was a good cake. I subbed strong coffee for the water, and made it in a 9x13 for a thicker cake. It's a quick and easy recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-01-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueFan"},"reviewBody":"Very moist and delicious. Great with a scoop of homemade icecream!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-02-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveTurtle"},"reviewBody":"This is a delicious cake. So easy to make and everyone always loves it. I usually make it for large groups. I often make the white Texas sheet cake along side of this.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-01-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jetluvs2cook"},"reviewBody":"Very delicious, moist cake! Make it the day before you need it, to taste even better!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-11-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BluePin"},"reviewBody":"Great classic recipe. Instructions are easy to follow, tastes great. This is our go to Texas Sheet Cake recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-01-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleHat"},"reviewBody":"THIS DIDN'T WORK OUT FOR ME. IT WAS FLAT AND LACKED THE TASTE OF CHOC CAKE.MAYBE BECAUSE IT DOESN'T HAVE EGGS","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-11-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeBug"},"reviewBody":"This is our all-time favourite cake recipe - it is often requested for birthdays and family dinners. It is so easy to throw together and it never disappoints!! Moist, rich, fudgy... We usually bake it in a 9x13 for a thicker cake and icing. You can\u2019t beat a slice of this cake with vanilla ice cream!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-03-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleButterfly"},"reviewBody":"YUCK!!!! PLEASE don't waste your time and money on this recipe! I have a Texas Sheet Cake recipe that turns out great everytime I make it, but I wasn't so lucky with this recipe. The thought of an eggless cake intrigued me, so I decided to try this recipe. I followed the directions to the T, but my cake came out gooey, misshapen, and it tasted TERRIBLE!!! The frosting was even off. I had to toss the entire cake, I didn't even make it past one bite. Do yourself a favor and find a different recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-12-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldPaw"},"reviewBody":"This cake is incredible, however, the recipe is missing 2 eggs.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2008-12-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanCar"},"reviewBody":"I've made this delicious cake many times but I sprinkle pecans on top of it. We Texans love our pecans!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-06-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueBullhorn"},"reviewBody":"This cake is moist and chocolaty good! Thanks for the recipe!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-08-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenRocket"},"reviewBody":"The cake had an inconsistent texture and the frosting was, for lack of better description, strange. The entire thing was un-servable.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2008-12-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleProcessor"},"reviewBody":"I'm 42 and was raised on this cake! So yummy! I'm with BJS Mom, regarding pecans. My mother always made the icing with the pecans mixed in it, though.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-01-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedClover"},"reviewBody":"Such a quick, easy cake to make. I cut it into small squares for bake sales and church teas. A winner!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-03-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedLamp"},"reviewBody":"Per suggestions, I substituted 1 cup espresso for tge water and was happy how the cake turned out. Left the icing recipe alone and found it to be fudgy and delicious. For those who had trouble with it beng too mushy, low fat sour cream may have been the culprit. I made that mistake with a different recipe and the middle of the cake never got dne.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-05-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveScooter"},"reviewBody":"My cake didn't turn out. Was all mushy and I even cooked it longer. Dissappointed. I have seen this recipe with eggs??","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-03-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurplePuzzle"},"reviewBody":"This was sooooo good and soooo easy. I remember this from potlucks and church suppers and hadn't had it in years. I made it, with the assumption it was probably tastier in my memory than in reality... I was soooo wrong! Moist and rich, a small piece goes a long way. I will not only keep this and make it again, I think I may make it my go to recipe for work lunches and block parties! Thank you TOH.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-09-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveFries"},"reviewBody":"My husband drools over this cake...I love that there are no eggs in it too. I told him that the spatula he was licking had about a thousand calories in it alone...he didn't care, he loved it! I made this once for the fire crew he was on and they all fought over it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-05-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueBoomerang"},"reviewBody":"I love this easy to make cake. I use 1 cup coffee in place of the water in the cake and add 1 T instant coffee to the frosting. This makes it a wonderful Mocha cake!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-08-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleApple"},"reviewBody":"The cake and frosting are very tasty. I realize that sheet cakes are supposed to be thin, but I prefer a thicker cake. I also prefer nuts in the frosting so added 1 cup of chopped pecans to the frosting and enjoyed the frosting very much that way.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"title":"Texas Sheet Cake","description":"Check out this video for how to make Texas Sheet Cake.","url":"http:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/videos\/4PdDAZFa-Uot7Fvi8.mp4","duration":"1m49s","mime_type":"video\/mp4","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/dam-cdn.tmb.orangelogic.com\/AssetLink\/3to22sw747o48h38co5hg56w77j751wl.jpg","advertising":"","jw_id":"4PdDAZFa","jw_url":"http:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/videos\/4PdDAZFa-Uot7Fvi8.mp4","jw_thmub_url":"http:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/v2\/media\/4PdDAZFa\/poster.jpg?width=720","jw_publish_date":"2022-06-15T00:00:00"},"rms_legacy_id":"19958","romance_copy_dek":"Wow party guests with this surprisingly simple Texas sheet cake. 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Step 1: Make the cocoa batter<\/h3>\n
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Texas Sheet Cake Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Texas Sheet Cake<\/h2>\n
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How long should I keep a sheet cake in the pan?<\/h3>\n
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