Homemade Chocolate Sheet Cake Recipe

Indulge in the richest, most decadent chocolate sheet cake you'll ever taste! This unbelievably easy from-scratch recipe delivers a moist, intensely chocolaty cake that's perfect for any occasion. Forget boxed mixes – this homemade masterpiece is guaranteed to impress. Makes one 9x13 inch sheet cake, one 10-inch round cake, or 24 cupcakes (using 1/3 cup batter per cupcake).

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 246 kcal
Protein 8g
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Ingredients for Homemade Chocolate Sheet Cake

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How to Make Homemade Chocolate Sheet Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the eggs, oil, vanilla extract, and hot water to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  4. Gradually add the buttermilk, beating until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Frost and decorate as desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

54g

Fat

12g

Carbs

9g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Homemade Chocolate Sheet Cake?

Homemade Chocolate Sheet Cake takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Homemade Chocolate Sheet Cake?

Homemade Chocolate Sheet Cake has approximately 246 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 21 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Homemade Chocolate Sheet Cake?

The key ingredients for Homemade Chocolate Sheet Cake are Flour, Sugar, Unsweetened Cocoa, Salt, Eggs, Baking Soda. See the full list with measurements above.

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