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# 🍫 Texas Sheet Cake Chocolate – A Southern Classic Made for Chocolate Lovers!
If you’ve never had a slice of **Texas Sheet Cake**, get ready to fall in love. This classic Southern dessert is known for its rich chocolate flavor, incredibly moist texture, and a warm pour-over frosting that melts right into the cake while it’s still hot. It’s the kind of dessert that wins potlucks, family reunions, and hearts everywhere it goes.
What makes this cake special is its simplicity and its size — it’s baked in a large jelly roll pan or sheet tray, perfect for feeding a crowd. The cocoa-infused cake is tender and flavorful, and the fudgy icing poured over it while still warm creates a glossy, melt-in-your-mouth finish that’s hard to resist.
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## 🛒 Ingredients
Let’s start with what you’ll need for this decadent delight. The ingredients are simple and pantry-friendly.
### For the Cake:
* **1 cup butter** (unsalted preferred)
* **1 cup water**
* **1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder**
* **2 cups all-purpose flour**
* **2 cups granulated sugar**
* **1 teaspoon baking soda**
* **1/2 teaspoon salt**
* **2 large eggs**
* **1/2 cup buttermilk**
* **1 teaspoon vanilla extract**
### For the Frosting:
* **1/2 cup butter**
* **1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder**
* **6 tablespoons milk**
* **3 1/2 cups powdered sugar**
* **1 teaspoon vanilla extract**
* **1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)**
> ✅ *Pro tip: Toast the nuts lightly before adding them to the frosting for an extra layer of flavor!*
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## 🍰 How to Make Texas Sheet Cake Chocolate
### 🔪 Step 1: Preheat & Prepare
Preheat your oven to **350°F (175°C)**.
Grease a **13×18-inch sheet pan** or jelly roll pan (a rimmed baking sheet). You can also line it with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
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### 🥣 Step 2: Cook the Chocolate Base
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine:
* **1 cup butter**
* **1 cup water**
* **1/4 cup cocoa powder**
Bring to a gentle boil, stirring frequently until everything is melted and smooth. Once it starts bubbling, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly.
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### 🧁 Step 3: Mix the Batter
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together:
* **2 cups flour**
* **2 cups granulated sugar**
* **1 teaspoon baking soda**
* **1/2 teaspoon salt**
Add the warm cocoa mixture and stir until combined.
Then, mix in:
* **2 eggs**
* **1/2 cup buttermilk**
* **1 teaspoon vanilla extract**
Stir until smooth. The batter will be pourable — that’s exactly what we want.
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### 🧼 Step 4: Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into your prepared sheet pan and spread it evenly.
Bake at **350°F** for **20–25 minutes**, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Don’t overbake — the magic of this cake is in its moist crumb!
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## 🍫 While the Cake Bakes… Make the Fudge Frosting!
This rich, chocolate frosting is the signature of a real Texas Sheet Cake.
In a saucepan over medium heat:
1. Melt **1/2 cup butter**.
2. Add **1/4 cup cocoa powder** and **6 tablespoons milk**.
3. Stir and bring to a gentle boil, then remove from heat.
4. Whisk in **3 1/2 cups powdered sugar** and **1 teaspoon vanilla** until smooth.
5. If using, stir in **chopped pecans or walnuts**.
> ⚠️ Work quickly! This frosting sets fast — but that’s the beauty of it.
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### 🔥 Step 5: Frost While Hot
Once the cake comes out of the oven, **pour the warm frosting directly over the hot cake**. Use a spatula to spread it evenly.
As the frosting cools, it forms a crackly, fudgy top that sinks into the cake in spots — pure perfection!
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## ❄️ Let It Cool (If You Can Wait)
Let the cake cool in the pan for about **30–45 minutes** before slicing — or serve it slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent twist.
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## 🍴 Storage & Serving Tips
* **Store** covered at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 5.
* This cake is great for **freezing** too — slice it and wrap individually for quick treats.
* Perfect for **potlucks, holidays, bake sales, or casual family dinners**.
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## 📝 Final Thoughts
This **Texas Sheet Cake Chocolate** is the kind of no-fuss dessert that delivers maximum comfort and flavor. It’s nostalgic, reliable, and *seriously chocolatey*. Whether you’re baking for a crowd or just for the weekend, it’s bound to become a favorite.
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