Ingredients for Aunt Toni's Texas Sheet Cake
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 sticks (1 1/2 cups) unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 8 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 7/8 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups chopped nuts (optional)
- about 3 cups powdered sugar
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How to Make Aunt Toni's Texas Sheet Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard jellyroll pan (approximately 15x10 inches).
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon baking soda. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup milk, 1 tablespoon white vinegar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional). Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter. Add 1 cup water and 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder. Whisk until smooth and fully incorporated. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Gradually add the wet egg mixture to the cooled butter mixture, whisking constantly until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the icing:
- In a medium saucepan, melt 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter. Stir in 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder and 6 tablespoons milk. Remove from heat.
- Gradually add powdered sugar to the melted butter mixture, about 3 cups, beating constantly until smooth and creamy. Stir in 1 tablespoon vanilla extract and 1 cup chopped nuts (optional).
- Once the cake is done, let it cool slightly before pouring the icing evenly over the top.
- Let the icing set before cutting and serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
193 g
Sugar
3393g
Fat
934g
Carbs
359g
