Texas Sheet Cake Recipe

Indulge in this incredibly moist and rich Texas Sheet Cake! This recipe delivers a thick, fudgy chocolate cake bursting with cinnamon warmth. Perfect served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or enjoyed all on its own – it's that good! This easy-to-make sheet cake is perfect for potlucks, birthdays, or any occasion where you want to impress.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 456.9 kcal
Protein 9g
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Ingredients for Texas Sheet Cake

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How to Make Texas Sheet Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease and flour a 9 1/2 x 13 1/2 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour and 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar.
  3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup (2 sticks, 227g) margarine, 1/4 cup (60g) unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1 cup (240ml) water. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  4. Pour the boiling cocoa mixture over the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk, 1 teaspoon (5g) baking soda, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract, and 2 teaspoons (10g) ground cinnamon.
  6. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  9. While the cake is still hot, pour the prepared icing over the top.
  10. **Make the Icing:** In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1/4 cup (60g) unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 cup (1 stick, 113g) margarine, and 6 tablespoons (90ml) milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  11. Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract until smooth.
  12. Pour icing evenly over the hot cake. Let cool completely before cutting and serving.
  13. Optional: This cake freezes beautifully! Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

283g

Fat

10g

Carbs

30g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Texas Sheet Cake?

Texas Sheet Cake takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Texas Sheet Cake?

Texas Sheet Cake has approximately 456.9 calories per serving, with about 9 g protein, 30 g carbohydrates and 14 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Texas Sheet Cake?

The key ingredients for Texas Sheet Cake are Flour, Sugar, Margarine, Cocoa, Water, Buttermilk. See the full list with measurements above.

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